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4,140 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-313 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
-309 ft
Altitude change
2,103 ft
Altitude min
2,412 ft
Altitude max
2,412 ft
Altitude start
2,103 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
3,428 ft
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Turtle Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saltese Conservation Area
    Liberty Lake, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56445 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58720 in Trail Running
    • #35748 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020

Fun flowy section of trail that can be ridden either way. Includes some switchbacks up higher and a great section of flow as you get lower on the trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 389 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026 @ 6:13pm (America/Creston)
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Mar 18, 2026 @ 3:23pm (America/Creston)
Mar 18, 2026
 No mud, dirt is great.
Apr 10, 2025 @ 1:23pm
Apr 10, 2025
Aug 16, 2024 @ 7:49am
Aug 16, 2024
 Owls are gone
Aug 5, 2024 @ 1:58pm
Aug 5, 2024
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Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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        Directions to turtle-gulch trailhead (47.643040, -117.116620)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        wendystredwick
        Ride it yesterday, great new trail. A little bumpy at the top but that is to be expected until we can get people out and on it more. Great job done by the crew and volunteers. A few switchbacks were tight but that's probably because I this was my first time riding it and I wasn't prepared. Looking forward to riding it again soon.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Turtle Gulch located?
        Turtle Gulch is located in Saltese Conservation Area, Liberty Lake, Washington, United States. It is part of the Saltese Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.64304, -117.11662.
        ▼ How hard is Turtle Gulch?
        Turtle Gulch is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Gulch?
        Turtle Gulch has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 313 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,103 ft to 2,412 ft.
        ▼ Is Turtle Gulch a point to point trail?
        Turtle Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Turtle Gulch?
        Turtle Gulch is 4,140 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Gulch?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Gulch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turtle Gulch?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Turtle Gulch are:
        • April (41 activities)
        • May (31 activities)
        • October (29 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Turtle Gulch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Gulch are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Gulch?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Turtle Gulch. The trail is 4,140 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Turtle Gulch?
        Turtle Gulch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,489 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,626 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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