more stats
2,674 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:04:44
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
85 ft
Altitude min
124 ft
Altitude max
95 ft
Altitude start
125 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
1,785 ft
Distance climb
617 ft
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:04:44
Avg time

Root Pump (Blue) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    The Preserve
    Old Saybrook, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #10831 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117348 in Trail Running
    • #133082 in Hiking
    • #21262 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #82 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,471 in Trail Running
    • #2,595 in Hiking
    • #512 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Connecticut DEEP

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AI Generated Description

Root Pump (Blue) is a 2,674 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Old Saybrook Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 55 ft green climb. It features skinny. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Skinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Apr 4, 2026
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      Directions to root-pump-blue trailhead (41.310130, -72.414720)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 650 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Nice afterwork loop with some tech.
      15 miles • 1,544 ft • 17 •
      old saybrook preserve exploration
      19 miles • 1,681 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Another loop that covers a fair amount of the mountain bike trails in the preserve Safe and fun riding Enjoy
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Pump (Blue) located?
      Root Pump (Blue) is located in The Preserve, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the The Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.31013, -72.41472.
      ▼ How hard is Root Pump (Blue)?
      Root Pump (Blue) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Pump (Blue)?
      Root Pump (Blue) has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 85 ft to 124 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Pump (Blue) a point to point trail?
      Root Pump (Blue) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Pump (Blue)?
      Root Pump (Blue) is 2,674 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Pump (Blue)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Pump (Blue). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Root Pump (Blue)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Pump (Blue) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Pump (Blue)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Root Pump (Blue). The trail is 2,674 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Pump (Blue)?
      Root Pump (Blue) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,796 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,068 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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