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2,927 ft
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:10:41
Avg time
121 ft
Altitude change
2,884 ft
Altitude min
3,008 ft
Altitude max
2,887 ft
Altitude start
3,009 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
32%
Grade min
2,083 ft
Distance climb
279 ft
Distance down
564 ft
Distance flat
00:10:41
Avg time

Tortoise Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134655 in Trail Running
    • #114186 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #231 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #728 in Trail Running
    • #547 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM Sloan Canyon NCA and City of Henderson

Trail has some punchy short climbs and flows in and out of the wash.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Tortoise Run Trail Reports

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Nov 22, 2024 @ 11:03am
Nov 22, 2024
Apr 17, 2024 @ 8:43am
Apr 17, 2024
Mar 24, 2024 @ 2:52am
Mar 24, 2024
 It was cleaned up recently and rides great
Aug 3, 2021 @ 8:53am
Aug 3, 2021
 Trail is hard to find in a few spots. Monsoon's hit this area hard b/c it traverses a wash.
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on Nov 22, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tortoise Run located?
      Tortoise Run is located in Sloan Canyon Trails, Henderson, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Sloan Canyon Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.96585, -115.06701.
      ▼ How hard is Tortoise Run?
      Tortoise Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tortoise Run?
      Tortoise Run has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,884 ft to 3,008 ft.
      ▼ Is Tortoise Run a point to point trail?
      Tortoise Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tortoise Run?
      Tortoise Run is 2,927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tortoise Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tortoise Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tortoise Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tortoise Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tortoise Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Tortoise Run. The trail is 2,927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tortoise Run?
      Tortoise Run is a moderately popular trail. There have been 114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 114 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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