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1,490 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
769 ft
Altitude min
810 ft
Altitude max
810 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
735 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Turtle Claw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    England Idlewild
    Burlington, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #173635 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130803 in Trail Running
    • #122705 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #340 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #327 in Trail Running
    • #437 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Turtle Claw is a 1,490 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Burlington Kentucky. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 534 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Turtle Claw Trail Reports

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Nov 7, 2026 @ 10:11pm (America/New_York)
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Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:11am (America/New_York)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Claw located?
      Turtle Claw is located in England Idlewild, Burlington, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the England Idlewild trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.04361, -84.73237.
      ▼ How hard is Turtle Claw?
      Turtle Claw is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Claw?
      Turtle Claw has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 769 ft to 810 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Claw a point to point trail?
      Turtle Claw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turtle Claw?
      Turtle Claw is 1,490 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Claw?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Claw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turtle Claw?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Turtle Claw are:
      • June (40 activities)
      • September (34 activities)
      • October (29 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Turtle Claw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Claw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Claw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Turtle Claw. The trail is 1,490 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Claw?
      Turtle Claw is a very popular trail. There have been 2,320 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,418 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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