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643 ft
Distance
-13 ft
Descent
00:00:42
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
384 ft
Altitude min
398 ft
Altitude max
398 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
430 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:00:42
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Snapping Turtle DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Riverwood
    Mississauga, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40118 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2560 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

A swift single-track downhill with a moderate decline. Difficulty based on off-camber and root sections.

Access Info

At the top of the Red trail near the yellow gates, follow the single-track around. The DH will connect you to the Culham trail at the bottom.

Disclaimer

Off-camber and root sections.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 miles average
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  • 14 miles avg distance
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 Appeared extremely icy - did not attempt.
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        Directions to snapping-turtle-dh trailhead (43.563470, -79.673620)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Snapping Turtle DH

        ▼ Where is Snapping Turtle DH located?
        Snapping Turtle DH is located in Riverwood, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Riverwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.56347, -79.67362.
        ▼ How hard is Snapping Turtle DH?
        Snapping Turtle DH is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snapping Turtle DH?
        The trail has 4 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 m to 121 m.
        ▼ Is Snapping Turtle DH a point to point trail?
        Snapping Turtle DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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