Near Purple Loop
Long shadows on a winter afternoon at Hildacy Farm Preserve.
Near Purple Loop
The trail through the woods after a light snowfall at Hildacy Farm Preserve.
Near Purple Loop
Looking down into the trail through the wetlands at Hildacy Farm Preserve. Taken during August, when everything is at it's greenest.
Near Purple Loop
A wild turkey photographed during the fall at Hildacy Farm Preserve.
Near Purple Loop
The barn at Hildacy Farm Preserve. This is what you see from the parking lot. Heading up the path takes you to the main office area, and walking into the grassy area leads down to the trails.

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Purple Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Make your way over a wooden bridge to hike through the Purple Loop serpentine outcropping.
0.3
mi
Distance
27
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open from dawn till dusk.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.29mi
Distance
27ft
Elevation Gain
30ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
166ft
High Point
132ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Take the Red Loop from the parking lot, past the information kiosk, down a hill and into the forest to reach the Purple Loop. This short trail goes over a small wooden bridge and around a short loop. From this trail, it is easy to see a geologic outcrop that is specific to the area.

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