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2.0 miles
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:10:09
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
587 ft
Altitude min
633 ft
Altitude max
595 ft
Altitude start
594 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
3,976 ft
Distance climb
3,671 ft
Distance down
2,956 ft
Distance flat
00:10:09
Avg time

Tortuga Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Charlotte
    , North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun trail that is relatively new, and provides some good flow

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 23, 2017
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Tortuga Trail Reports

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Apr 20, 2022 @ 6:39pm
Apr 20, 2022
Access from Figure 8 is fenced off
Apr 12, 2022 @ 5:19am
Apr 12, 2022
I tried to access on April 11th from the service road and the trail entrances are blocked with big signs saying No Access.
Mar 5, 2022 @ 6:33pm
Mar 5, 2022
Feb 20, 2022 @ 11:21am
Feb 20, 2022
 Two trees down across the trail
Nov 14, 2021 @ 10:17am
Nov 14, 2021
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on Apr 20, 2022
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Costa Rica trip 2009
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      16:11 | 152 | Jun 14, 2009 , Charlotte

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tortuga located?
      Tortuga is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Charlotte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27566, -81.00465.
      ▼ How hard is Tortuga?
      Tortuga is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tortuga?
      Tortuga has 122 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 587 ft to 633 ft.
      ▼ Is Tortuga a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tortuga is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tortuga?
      Tortuga is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tortuga?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tortuga. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tortuga? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tortuga are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tortuga?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Tortuga. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tortuga?
      Tortuga is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,727 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,319 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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