Name: Purple Trail
Rating: 4.0

Purple Trail

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History

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“This is the trail on the east side that starts the James Farm Loop with two small spurs.”

— Bob Collins

Driving Directions GPX File

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Closed dusk to dawn.

Runner Notes

Watch for occasional roots.

Description

Start the loop on the Purple Trail, the trail bisects a meadow and loblolly pine forest. Don't forget to take the two spurs. To the east, a short boardwalk offers a view of Slough's Gut Marsh and Beach Cove. It's not uncommon to see turkey and deer on the loop in the center of the meadow.

Once crossing back over Cedar Neck Road, the trail descends into young, mixed maritime forest. At the observation blind is the Green Trail. Take a right to continue the Loop, left to go directly back to the parking lot, or straight to get to the Red Trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: Delaware Center for the Inland Bays

Oct 11, 2018: For the Love of Trees

Sep 17, 2018: Flounder and Bluefish and Stripers – Oh my!

Aug 30, 2018: Where Do The Ospreys Go In The Fall?

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 1 vote

#1

in James Farm Ecological Preserve

#9622

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#1

in James Farm Ecological…

#16

in Delaware

#9,622

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The meadow spur in the spring, with two turkeys

0.7 Miles 1.2 Kilometers 100% Runnable	9' 3 m Ascent -14' -4 m Descent
1% Avg Grade (0°) 2% Max Grade (1°)	12' 4 m High 4' 1 m Low

Purple Trail

0.7 Miles 1.2 Kilometers

100%

9' 3 m

-14' -4 m

1%

2%

12' 4 m

4' 1 m

Shared By Bob Collins

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