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1,086 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
173 ft
Altitude min
221 ft
Altitude max
206 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance climb
801 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time
Pre-Purple Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaTyler Mill Preserve
Wallingford, Connecticut -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerCity of Wallingford
Starts at the bridge at the old mill. Leaves road to the left for a short rocky climb. Goes by the start of the Pink Trail. Originally used to go through the hay field but this part of the trail is pretty much defunct. Follows Maltby Lane for a bit before going up into the woods. Very zigzaggy at the top with a rocky drop just before the start of the ever popular Purple Trail. Back in the day, everyone used this as the first portion of the Purple trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 356 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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(41.418750, -72.786390)
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Nearby Trails
- Pink Trail Ravine Bypass 495 ft
- Pink Blaze 587 ft
- Tyler Mill Road 791 ft
- Laurel Brook 961 ft
- Red Swamp (seasonal) 1,089 ft
Tyler Mill Preserve
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pre-Purple
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Where is Pre-Purple located?
Pre-Purple is located in Tyler Mill Preserve, Wallingford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Tyler Mill Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.41875, -72.78639.
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How hard is Pre-Purple?
Pre-Purple is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Pre-Purple?
Pre-Purple has 4 m of elevation gain. The trail has 14 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 53 m to 67 m.
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Is Pre-Purple a point to point trail?
Pre-Purple is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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