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3,806 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:06:43
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
140 ft
Altitude min
202 ft
Altitude max
192 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
1,640 ft
Distance climb
1,437 ft
Distance down
728 ft
Distance flat
00:06:43
Avg time

Turtle Shell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Robinson State Park
    Agawam, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #203972 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363553 in Trail Running
    • #147958 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,585 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,363 in Trail Running
    • #6,319 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation and Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Turtle Shell is a 3,806 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Agawam Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 125 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 741 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Turtle Shell Trail Reports

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Mar 22, 2023 @ 3:27am
Mar 22, 2023
 Lots of leaves.
Jul 14, 2022 @ 11:03am
Jul 14, 2022
 Large tree down, hung up above the trail, too low to go under, too high to ride over
Jun 9, 2022 @ 2:39pm
Jun 9, 2022
Oct 1, 2021 @ 7:04am
Oct 1, 2021
Mar 25, 2021 @ 7:59am
Mar 25, 2021
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on Mar 22, 2023
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      Routes with this trail

      15
      Robinson XC Loop
      8 miles • 556 ft • 24 • Loop •
      Good XC training loop stringing together the singletrack on the east side of the park.
      21
      Robinson State Park 1
      ★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 1,126 ft • 28 •
      Easy to moderate riding. Nicw veiws and clean trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Shell located?
      Turtle Shell is located in Robinson State Park, Agawam, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Robinson State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.09308, -72.65007.
      ▼ How hard is Turtle Shell?
      Turtle Shell is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Shell?
      Turtle Shell has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 140 ft to 202 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Shell a point to point trail?
      Yes, Turtle Shell is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turtle Shell?
      Turtle Shell is 3,806 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Shell?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Turtle Shell. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Turtle Shell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Shell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Shell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Turtle Shell. The trail is 3,806 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Shell?
      Turtle Shell is a very popular trail. There have been 2,684 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,797 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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