more stats
3.2 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:19:38
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
857 ft
Altitude min
919 ft
Altitude max
900 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
-23.1%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,908 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:19:38
Avg time

Turtle Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Allatoona Creek Park
    Acworth, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7795 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90917 in Trail Running
    • #31650 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Cobb County Parks

Turtleback is part of Allatoona Creek Park. Turtleback was the park's first trail, opening on May 19, 2011. It was the first purpose-built mountain bike trail in Cobb County, and its success was a pivotal step in the sport's growth in West Georgia.

The loop is a flowing singletrack with fun features and a few tight turns thrown in to keep you on your toes. The trail includes several rock features, multiple bridges, berms and dips. Turtleback Loop has beginner elevations with intermediate features making it a good choice for beginners with improved skills and conditioning.

Those on foot should travel in the opposite direction of cyclists, and are asked to yield to cyclists using the trails. The trail may close due to wet conditions. Please check mtbatlanta.com for the current trail status.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 73 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 675 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Sep 9, 2026
Avg: 4.35 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (2,684)
close
      Directions to turtle-back-29027 trailhead (34.017280, -84.724790)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      23 more »
      mtb
      67 |
      Oct 16, 2023 @ 1:29pm
      Oct 16, 2023
      mtb
      66 |
      Oct 16, 2023 @ 1:29pm
      Oct 16, 2023
      mtb
      66 |
      Oct 16, 2023 @ 1:29pm
      Oct 16, 2023
      mtb
      43 |
      Oct 16, 2023 @ 1:24pm
      Oct 16, 2023

      Videos

      1 more »
      Allatoona Creek Park - Marietta GA - Ride...
      mtb
      1:6:53 | 164 | Oct 30, 2025 , Acworth

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.5 ★★★★★
      14 Ratings
      5 ★ 79%
      4 ★ 7%
      3 ★ 7%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 7%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      Straightshot
      A little rocky in places and some big roots in spots, but pretty good trail.

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Allatoona Creek Park

      • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • #29027 - 4,570 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Back located?
      Turtle Back is located in Allatoona Creek Park, Acworth, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Allatoona Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.01728, -84.72479.
      ▼ How hard is Turtle Back?
      Turtle Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Back?
      Turtle Back has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 857 ft to 919 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Back a point to point trail?
      Turtle Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turtle Back?
      Turtle Back is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Turtle Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Turtle Back. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Back?
      Turtle Back is a very popular trail. There have been 2,455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,684 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.