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2.7 miles
Distance
591 ft
Climb
-588 ft
Descent
00:28:18
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
463 ft
Altitude min
1,046 ft
Altitude max
465 ft
Altitude start
468 ft
Altitude end
0.022%
Grade
-30.806%
Grade max
20.512%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
487 ft
Distance flat
00:28:18
Avg time

Turtle Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Irvine Open Space
    Irvine, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61538 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68584 in Trail Running
    • #56109 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    County of Orange

Starts with an easy uphill climb, relatively tame with one small kicker near the start. On the start of the downhill there's some steep challenging single track with small rock sections. This section is very tight and technical, I would rate this part of the trail as a "Black Diamond". The rest of the trail is relatively easy, with switchbacks that line the side of the hill.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 23 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 240 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Turtle Ridge Trail Reports

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Jun 5, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 5, 2026
May 20, 2026 @ 2:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 20, 2026
 Crap ton of spiky Italian thistle on the downhill/eastern side of the hill. Biking through it is very uncomfortable and you'll be pricked by the...
Oct 18, 2024 @ 10:05am
Oct 18, 2024
 All clear.
Jul 25, 2024 @ 9:51am
Jul 25, 2024
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jul 14, 2024 @ 12:37am
Jul 14, 2024
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Status:
on Jun 5, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.06 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to turtle-ridge trailhead (33.624680, -117.825220)
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      4:39 | 856 | Jul 24, 2019 , Irvine

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      lagunabeachbikepark lagunabeachbikepark
      Probably the most underrated trail in this zone. It’s actually pretty fun, has decent flow, some tighter corners. Great trail to practice cornering, and line choice. I ride it as an out-and-back, the climb really isn’t bad. Lots of folks ride around through the neighborhood, but I actually think that climb is more laborious and just as difficult.
      Demetivi Demetivi
      Fun trail, but I'd like it to loop with a single track and not have to go around the houses.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Ridge located?
      Turtle Ridge is located in Irvine Open Space, Irvine, California, United States. It is part of the Irvine Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.62468, -117.82522.
      ▼ How hard is Turtle Ridge?
      Turtle Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.022%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Ridge?
      Turtle Ridge has 591 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 588 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 463 ft to 1,046 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Ridge a point to point trail?
      Turtle Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turtle Ridge?
      Turtle Ridge is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turtle Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Turtle Ridge are:
      • August (17 activities)
      • May (15 activities)
      • July (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Turtle Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Turtle Ridge. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Ridge?
      Turtle Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 2,943 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,189 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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