more stats
3,953 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:04:45
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
5 ft
Altitude min
29 ft
Altitude max
8 ft
Altitude start
26 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
1,191 ft
Distance climb
548 ft
Distance down
2,218 ft
Distance flat
00:04:45
Avg time

Tortoise Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Camp Murphy
    Hobe Sound, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49188 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #290 in Mountain Biking · Florida
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

The trail that begins it all. You might feel like a tortoise starting out with a climb on cold legs. Hardpack all the way with a few optional jumps to get your blood pumping. The end is called Yellow Brick Road on top of a low ridge featuring some small learner jumps. If you want to return to the trailhead via Hare, look for a left. To continue on Ranger, take the big berm to the right. To rest at the Five Points kiosk or head down Prickly Pear, go straight (left of the berm).

Tags
BermsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 117 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,069 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
Status:
on Nov 1, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Dec 21, 2018 @ 12:04pm
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      8:30 | 452 | Jun 29, 2022 , Hobe Sound

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      JD w/o Root loop/ Gator Hole
      8 miles • 195 ft • 18 • Loop •
      Optional to add root loop, gator hole and bunker hill
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tortoise located?
      Tortoise is located in Camp Murphy, Hobe Sound, Florida, United States. It is part of the Camp Murphy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 27.01182, -80.11214.
      ▼ How hard is Tortoise?
      Tortoise is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tortoise?
      Tortoise has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5 ft to 29 ft.
      ▼ Is Tortoise a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tortoise is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tortoise?
      Tortoise is 3,953 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tortoise?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tortoise. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tortoise? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tortoise are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tortoise?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Tortoise. The trail is 3,953 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tortoise?
      Tortoise is a very popular trail. There have been 14,448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,172 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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