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3,123 ft
Distance
131 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:10:38
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
326 ft
Altitude min
434 ft
Altitude max
408 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-34%
Grade max
19%
Grade min
1,900 ft
Distance climb
1,112 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:10:38
Avg time

Turtle Pond Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sylvan Glen Park Preserve
    Yorktown, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #273551 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #358143 in Trail Running
    • #107226 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,481 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,424 in Trail Running
    • #2,455 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Town of Yorktown

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Turtle Pond is a 3,123 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Yorktown New York. Highlights include a lake. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 131 ft blue climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Lake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Turtle Pond Trail Reports

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Jun 17, 2022 @ 5:34pm
Jun 17, 2022
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 12:58pm
Feb 26, 2022
 reporter ride the freeze not the thaw
Feb 5, 2022 @ 12:43pm
Feb 5, 2022
 reporter icy and freeze-thaw. Avoid when wet
Jan 17, 2022 @ 8:38am
Jan 17, 2022
 reporter please stay off the trails when they are wet or muddy
Jan 9, 2022 @ 4:03pm
Jan 9, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Pond located?
      Turtle Pond is located in Sylvan Glen Park Preserve, Yorktown, New York, United States. It is part of the Sylvan Glen Park Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.29844, -73.84848.
      ▼ How hard is Turtle Pond?
      Turtle Pond is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Pond?
      Turtle Pond has 131 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 326 ft to 434 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Pond a point to point trail?
      Turtle Pond is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turtle Pond?
      Turtle Pond is 3,123 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Pond?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Pond. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turtle Pond?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Turtle Pond are:
      • June (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Turtle Pond? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Pond are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Pond?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Turtle Pond. The trail is 3,123 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Pond?
      Turtle Pond is a moderately popular trail. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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