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2,608 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:05:59
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
4,324 ft
Altitude min
4,518 ft
Altitude max
4,517 ft
Altitude start
4,324 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-26.3%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
2,018 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:05:59
Avg time

Half Shell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Network
    Elkford, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #20412 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #160703 in E-Biking
    • #5838 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2023

New addition for 2023. Fully handbuild with ETA volunteers. The first half is flatter, and the second half is narrow and non-stop down with little berm and roots. Combined with Turtle Power it makes a fun down option. More challenging than Turtle Power.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026 @ 6:43pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 12, 2026
 reporter All clear. Great shape
May 9, 2026 @ 6:00pm (America/Edmonton)
May 9, 2026
 reporter Good shape. Good to go.
Jan 30, 2026 @ 1:40pm (America/Edmonton)
Jan 30, 2026
 reporter More snowshoe traffic needed to pack this in better for riding.
May 12, 2025 @ 6:03am
May 12, 2025
 reporter The trail is dry and clear. Good to go. Enjoy!
May 10, 2025 @ 9:08pm
May 10, 2025
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Half Shell

        ▼ Where is Half Shell located?
        Half Shell is located in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Network, Elkford, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.03087, -114.90824.
        ▼ How hard is Half Shell?
        Half Shell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Half Shell?
        Half Shell has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,324 ft to 4,518 ft.
        ▼ How long is Half Shell?
        Half Shell is 2,608 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Half Shell?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Half Shell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Half Shell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Half Shell are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Half Shell?
        The estimated time to ride Half Shell is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 2,608 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Half Shell?
        Half Shell is a very popular trail. There have been 113 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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