more stats
371 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
00:00:49
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
1,226 ft
Altitude min
1,252 ft
Altitude max
1,226 ft
Altitude start
1,253 ft
Altitude end
7%
Grade
1.9%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance flat
00:00:49
Avg time

Purple Dot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
    Jefferson, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #67937 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #422562 in Trail Running
    • #79647 in Hiking
    • #46165 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #63740 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #396 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #3,732 in Trail Running
    • #834 in Hiking
    • #563 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #645 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Morris County Parks

Purple Dot connects two sections of the White Pine Swamp Trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Dec 31, 2023 @ 5:36am
Dec 31, 2023
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Purple Dot located?
      Purple Dot is located in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, Jefferson, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.01995, -74.56248.
      ▼ How hard is Purple Dot?
      Purple Dot is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Purple Dot?
      Purple Dot has 26 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,226 ft to 1,252 ft.
      ▼ Is Purple Dot a point to point trail?
      Purple Dot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Purple Dot?
      Purple Dot is 371 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Purple Dot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Purple Dot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Purple Dot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Purple Dot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Purple Dot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Purple Dot. The trail is 371 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Purple Dot?
      Purple Dot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 87 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 90 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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