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1.5 miles
Distance
144 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:13:14
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
39 ft
Altitude min
166 ft
Altitude max
94 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
3,028 ft
Distance climb
3,278 ft
Distance down
1,490 ft
Distance flat
00:13:14
Avg time

Violet Circle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwoods
    Guilford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #282243 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88188 in Trail Running
    • #324582 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,253 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,096 in Trail Running
    • #5,595 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Guilford Land Conservation Trust

The violet circle trail is a nice single track section of westwoods. This trail has some challenging climbs and fast downhill sections that make the trail a good intermediate ride.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Violet Circle located?
      Violet Circle is located in Westwoods, Guilford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Westwoods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.27762, -72.71458.
      ▼ How hard is Violet Circle?
      Violet Circle 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 Violet Circle?
      Violet Circle has 144 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 161 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 39 ft to 166 ft.
      ▼ Is Violet Circle a point to point trail?
      Violet Circle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Violet Circle?
      Violet Circle is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Violet Circle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Violet Circle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Violet Circle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Violet Circle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Violet Circle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Violet Circle. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Violet Circle?
      Violet Circle is a moderately popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 101 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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