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4,724 ft
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:06:39
Avg time
131 ft
Altitude change
6,802 ft
Altitude min
6,932 ft
Altitude max
6,802 ft
Altitude start
6,932 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
3,665 ft
Distance climb
577 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:06:39
Avg time

Turniphead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eagle Ranch
    Eagle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62272 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111611 in Trail Running
    • #341163 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,099 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,150 in Trail Running
    • #7,356 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

*Closed to all users Dec 1 - Apr 15 each year to protect deer/elk populations

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 80 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 478 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turniphead located?
      Turniphead is located in Eagle Ranch, Eagle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Eagle Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.62876, -106.80438.
      ▼ How hard is Turniphead?
      Turniphead is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turniphead?
      Turniphead has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,802 ft to 6,932 ft.
      ▼ Is Turniphead a point to point trail?
      Turniphead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turniphead?
      Turniphead is 4,724 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turniphead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turniphead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turniphead?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Turniphead are:
      • May (54 activities)
      • September (36 activities)
      • June (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Turniphead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turniphead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turniphead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Turniphead. The trail is 4,724 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turniphead?
      Turniphead is a very popular trail. There have been 4,248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,523 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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