more stats
1,420 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
948 ft
Altitude min
1,072 ft
Altitude max
1,072 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
-8.736%
Grade
-23.781%
Grade max
4.243%
Grade min
77 ft
Distance climb
1,342 ft
Distance down
00:03:19
Avg time

Turtle Love Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Liberty Mountain
    Lynchburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #151424 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #335519 in Trail Running
    • #313149 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,058 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #2,782 in Trail Running
    • #2,824 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Liberty University

Turtle Love is primarily ridden downhill from Dean's List to Trail Too Far. It's old single track with small rocks and roots, but no drops, jumps, or other obstacles.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 21, 2025
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Turtle Love Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2020 @ 5:04am
Jun 25, 2020
 Portions of the trail near the interchange with Trail Too Far are washed-out and heavily-rutted due to flooding and erosion. Trail is hard to...
Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:52pm
Oct 30, 2018
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Oct 18, 2018 @ 2:01pm
Oct 18, 2018
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Sep 18, 2018 @ 2:40pm
Sep 18, 2018
 reporter Larger tree down across trail - rideable but challenging.
Sep 16, 2018 @ 7:12am
Sep 16, 2018
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on Jun 25, 2020
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Love located?
      Turtle Love is located in Liberty Mountain, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Liberty Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.34058, -79.16775.
      ▼ How hard is Turtle Love?
      Turtle Love is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.736%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Love?
      Turtle Love has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 948 ft to 1,072 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Love a point to point trail?
      Turtle Love is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turtle Love?
      Turtle Love is 1,420 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Love?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Love. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turtle Love?
      Turtle Love is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Turtle Love? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Love are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Love?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Turtle Love. The trail is 1,420 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Love?
      Turtle Love is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 134 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 153 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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