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5,075 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:08:25
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
19 ft
Altitude min
107 ft
Altitude max
41 ft
Altitude start
30 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
2,641 ft
Distance climb
2,182 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:08:25
Avg time
Tims Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaMortimer Wright Preserve
Groton, Connecticut -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerTown of Groton
Nice loop across Rt 215 from Hayley Farm. Starts with a rocky climb with some steep sections and then you get a nice technical downhill to finish the loop.
Access Info
Trail starts across Groton Long Point Rd (Rt 215)
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6 Months
- 33 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 576 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to tims-loop trailhead
(41.339440, -72.005400)
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Routes with this trail
17 miles • 1,225 ft • 32 • Loop •
Full route for the 2021 SECT Nemba Mountain Bike Adventure Series. Route starts at and goes to Hayley Farm...
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2023 SECT NEMBA MBAS 21 Mile Loop through , Hayley Farm and the Merritt Preserve
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tims Loop
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Where is Tims Loop located?
Tims Loop is located in Mortimer Wright Preserve, Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Mortimer Wright Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.33944, -72.0054.
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How hard is Tims Loop?
Tims Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Tims Loop?
Tims Loop has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 19 ft to 107 ft.
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Is Tims Loop a point to point trail?
Tims Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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