more stats
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
Avg time

Snapping Turtle DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Riverwood
    Mississauga, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30448 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68054 in Trail Running
    • #75710 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #771 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,444 in Trail Running
    • #2,301 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.

Tags
RootyViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 161 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 957 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Snapping Turtle DH Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2026 @ 1:44am (America/Toronto)
Aug 8, 2026
Oct 6, 2024 @ 10:57am
Oct 6, 2024
Jan 7, 2024 @ 11:55am
Jan 7, 2024
 Appeared extremely icy - did not attempt.
Apr 24, 2023 @ 1:46am
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 11, 2022 @ 2:46pm
Apr 11, 2022
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Status:
on Aug 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 384 ft to 398 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Snapping Turtle DH?
      Snapping Turtle DH is 643 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snapping Turtle DH?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Snapping Turtle DH. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Snapping Turtle DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snapping Turtle DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snapping Turtle DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Snapping Turtle DH. The trail is 643 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snapping Turtle DH?
      Snapping Turtle DH is a very popular trail. There have been 2,515 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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