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5,075 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:09:00
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
00:09:00
Avg time

Tims Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mortimer Wright Preserve
    Groton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #232050 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153406 in Trail Running
    • #125462 in Hiking
    • #21236 in Snowshoeing
    • #26541 in Nordic Skiing
    • #9066 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,658 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,929 in Trail Running
    • #2,464 in Hiking
    • #509 in Snowshoeing
    • #356 in Nordic Skiing
    • #60 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Town 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)

Tags
Rock gardensRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 606 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Tims Loop Trail Reports

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      5:29 | 244 | Dec 14, 2020 , Groton

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      2023 SECT NEMBA MBAS 19 Mile Loop
      19 miles • 1,272 ft • 34 • Loop •
      2023 SECT NEMBA MBAS 21 Mile Loop through Bluff Point, Hayley Farm and the Merritt Preserve
      130
      MBAS 2019
      18 miles • 1,183 ft • 86 •
      2019 Kona Mountain Bike Adventure Ride put together by South Eastern CT NEMBA

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Tims Loop?
      Tims Loop is 5,075 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tims Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tims Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tims Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tims Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tims Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Tims Loop. The trail is 5,075 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tims Loop?
      Tims Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,313 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,305 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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