more stats
4,593 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
473 ft
Altitude min
506 ft
Altitude max
482 ft
Altitude start
505 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance climb
495 ft
Distance down
2,828 ft
Distance flat
00:04:51
Avg time

Turtle Bay Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redding
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Scenic loop around Turtle Bay along the Sacramento River. Lots of cool stuff to see along this path including the Sundial Bridge, Bald Eagles, the historic Monolith, various other wildlife, the Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Sacramento River. Get a bite or a drink at the Mosaic Restaurant or the Branch House. Need a place to sleep? Consider staying at the four-star Sheraton Hotel.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 132 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Bay Loop located?
      Turtle Bay Loop is located in Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Redding trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.59126, -122.37753.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Bay Loop?
      Turtle Bay Loop has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 473 ft to 506 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Bay Loop a point to point trail?
      Turtle Bay Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Turtle Bay Loop?
      Turtle Bay Loop is 4,593 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Bay Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Bay Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Turtle Bay Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Bay Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Bay Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Turtle Bay Loop. The trail is 4,593 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Bay Loop?
      Turtle Bay Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,573 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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