more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:14:25
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
172 ft
Altitude min
298 ft
Altitude max
298 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-20%
Grade max
24.8%
Grade min
2,395 ft
Distance climb
4,177 ft
Distance down
1,555 ft
Distance flat
00:14:25
Avg time

White Diamond Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tyler Mill Preserve
    Wallingford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3433 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6202 in E-Biking
    • #350533 in Trail Running
    • #117204 in Hiking
    • #321 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2625 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #23 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #8 in E-Biking
    • #4,554 in Trail Running
    • #2,315 in Hiking
    • #3 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #13 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Wallingford

The White Diamond trail is one of the oldest at Tyler Mill. It was blazed with White Diamonds when the Water Company owned the land. The town of Wallingford bought the parcel with a recreation grant, ensuring this classic trail will stay open and glorious forever.

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BermsDropsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 136 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 588 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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White Diamond Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 4:30pm (America/New_York)
Sep 22, 2026
A couple of trees down
Oct 2, 2025 @ 1:07pm (America/New_York)
Oct 2, 2025
May 13, 2025 @ 6:01pm
May 13, 2025
Bridge is built. Come ride!
Jul 29, 2023 @ 6:58am
Jul 29, 2023
The trail itself is fine, but the bridge is still out when you get to Northford road, there are a few opportunities to cross the river before you...
Jun 27, 2023 @ 7:48am
Jun 27, 2023
Bridge out at end. Construction does not want anyone trying to cross. Out and back for now
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on Sep 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2:02 | 152 | May 19, 2023 , Wallingford
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      0:34 | 68 | May 19, 2023 , Wallingford
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      0:47 | 53 | May 19, 2023 , Wallingford
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      TheBigGame
      The White Diamond trail is one of the oldest at Tyler Mill. It was blazed with White Diamonds when the Water Company owned the land. The town of Wallingford bought the parcel with a recreation grant, ensuring this classic trail will stay open and glorious forever.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is White Diamond located?
      White Diamond is located in Tyler Mill Preserve, Wallingford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Tyler Mill Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.41897, -72.78134.
      ▼ How hard is White Diamond?
      White Diamond is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for White Diamond?
      White Diamond has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 172 ft to 298 ft.
      ▼ How long is White Diamond?
      White Diamond is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on White Diamond?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on White Diamond. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride White Diamond?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride White Diamond are:
      • October (65 activities)
      • September (51 activities)
      • June (50 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access White Diamond? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to White Diamond are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride White Diamond?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride White Diamond. 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 White Diamond?
      White Diamond is a very popular trail. There have been 1,750 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,771 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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