more stats
1,585 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
295 ft
Altitude min
365 ft
Altitude max
313 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
843 ft
Distance climb
669 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

Purple (Outer Loop) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marcus Cooke Memorial Park
    Wallingford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #318361 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #190746 in E-Biking
    • #241460 in Trail Running
    • #71459 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,717 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #465 in E-Biking
    • #3,577 in Trail Running
    • #1,595 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Town of Wallingford

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Purple (Outer Loop) is a 1,585 ft moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Wallingford Connecticut. Nearby: a picnic spot. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 69 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendlyPicnic spot
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
All
  • 126 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Purple (Outer Loop) located?
      Purple (Outer Loop) is located in Marcus Cooke Memorial Park, Wallingford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Marcus Cooke Memorial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.44883, -72.78908.
      ▼ How hard is Purple (Outer Loop)?
      Purple (Outer Loop) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Purple (Outer Loop)?
      Purple (Outer Loop) has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 295 ft to 365 ft.
      ▼ Is Purple (Outer Loop) a point to point trail?
      Purple (Outer Loop) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Purple (Outer Loop)?
      Purple (Outer Loop) is 1,585 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Purple (Outer Loop)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Purple (Outer Loop). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Purple (Outer Loop)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Purple (Outer Loop) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Purple (Outer Loop)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Purple (Outer Loop). The trail is 1,585 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Purple (Outer Loop)?
      Purple (Outer Loop) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 128 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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