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261 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
469 ft
High Point
10 ft
Altitude change
459 ft
Altitude min
459 ft
Altitude start
469 ft
Altitude end
3.898%
Grade
1.839%
Grade max
5.146%
Grade min
239 ft
Distance climb
22 ft
Distance flat
Purple Patch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHaughmond Hill
Shrewsbury -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2018
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Purple Patch is a 80 m less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Shrewsbury. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
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(52.723050, -2.678830)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Patch
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Where is Purple Patch located?
Purple Patch is located in Haughmond Hill, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. It is part of the Haughmond Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.72305, -2.67883.
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How hard is Purple Patch?
Purple Patch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.898%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Purple Patch?
Purple Patch has 10 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 459 ft to 469 ft.
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Is Purple Patch a point to point trail?
Purple Patch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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