The Turtle Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,298 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,047 ft. and an elevation range of 3,251 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
7.0 mi | 6,047 ft | 9,298 ft | 3,251 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
4.1 hrs | 267.7 | 3,212 ft | 0 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
3.3 hrs | 0.0 | 0 ft | 3,212 ft |
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Download the PDF Turtle Mountain Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Turtle Mountain Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
Yes, this trail is also known as Turtle Mountain Trail #219.
The length of the trail is 7.0 miles (11.3 km) or 15,950 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.1 hours in one direction and in 3.3 hours in the opposite direction.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)