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1,417 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
71 ft
Altitude min
100 ft
Altitude max
100 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance climb
436 ft
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time

Turtle Pines Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    River Highlands State Park
    Cromwell, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    BlueBlaze
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #10444 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27688 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This segment is part of the lower Blue reroute, reconfigured to make the northern portion of the park more fun. The segment's outline resembles the front top of a turtle's shell, head, and front leg, and is encompassed within a stand of pitch pines, giving rise to its name as "Turtle Pines." Not terribly far from the parking lot, this segment is a great trail for beginners and can be ridden easily both ways. There are a few log hops, which beginners can session to hone skills. A portion of the trail narrowly traverses in between 3 sets of trees, good practice to help riders work on handlebar skills.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 97 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 706 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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May 21, 2023 @ 10:23am
May 21, 2023
May 4, 2023 @ 3:52pm
May 4, 2023
 tree down
Feb 17, 2023 @ 10:32pm
Feb 17, 2023
Dec 30, 2022 @ 2:45am
Dec 30, 2022
 trees down in this area
Nov 4, 2021 @ 10:09am
Nov 4, 2021
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on May 21, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Turtle Pines

        ▼ Where is Turtle Pines located?
        Turtle Pines is located in River Highlands State Park, Cromwell, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the River Highlands State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.62387, -72.6346.
        ▼ How hard is Turtle Pines?
        Turtle Pines is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Pines?
        Turtle Pines has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 71 ft to 100 ft.
        ▼ How long is Turtle Pines?
        Turtle Pines is 1,417 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Pines?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Pines. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turtle Pines?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Turtle Pines are:
        • July (65 activities)
        • May (55 activities)
        • October (38 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Turtle Pines? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Pines are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Pines?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Turtle Pines. The trail is 1,417 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Turtle Pines?
        Turtle Pines is a very popular trail. There have been 1,635 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,818 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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