more stats
1,942 ft
Distance
-360 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-360 ft
Altitude change
6,379 ft
Altitude min
6,739 ft
Altitude start
6,378 ft
Altitude end
-18.5%
Grade
-55.4%
Grade max
-6.3%
Grade min
1,942 ft
Distance down

Turtle Run Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
    • Snowmobile
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu
    National Park
  • Ref Number
    #28
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Global Ranking
    #272 in Skiing [+]
    • #11917 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2969 in Snowmobiling
  • National Ranking
    #32 in Skiing · New Zealand [+]
    • #23 in Nordic Skiing
    • #8 in Snowmobiling
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Easy run from the top of the Delta Chair.

Access Info

Access from the top of the Delta Quad Chair

Tags
AlpineFamily friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 22, 2019
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Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.59 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Run located?
      Turtle Run is located in Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu, National Park, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.25434, 175.56261.
      ▼ How hard is Turtle Run?
      Turtle Run is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 18.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Run?
      The trail has 360 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,379 ft to 6,739 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Run a point to point trail?
      Yes, Turtle Run is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Turtle Run?
      Turtle Run is 1,942 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Run?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Turtle Run. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Turtle Run?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Turtle Run are:
      • August (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Turtle Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Turtle Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Turtle Run. The trail is 1,942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Run?
      Turtle Run is a very popular trail. There have been 268 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 446 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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