more stats
1,598 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
00:03:31
Avg time
86 ft
Altitude change
3,656 ft
Altitude min
3,742 ft
Altitude max
3,656 ft
Altitude start
3,743 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
1,401 ft
Distance climb
36 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

Turtle Soup Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paskapoo Slopes
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24631 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14062 in E-Biking
    • #21008 in Trail Running
    • #9431 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A generally easy green trail at the bottom of Paskapoo Slopes. Minimal elevation change, but a few roots.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 213 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,162 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Turtle Soup Trail Reports

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May 9, 2026 @ 1:57pm (America/Creston)
May 9, 2026
Jun 27, 2025 @ 1:20pm
Jun 27, 2025
 Tree cleared. All trails in good shape, morning of June 27
Jun 23, 2025 @ 2:09pm
Jun 23, 2025
 Tree down
May 8, 2025 @ 6:27pm
May 8, 2025
Nov 9, 2024 @ 12:33pm
Nov 9, 2024
 The bottom section is muddy
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on May 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Bobbychomes Bobbychomes
      Some TS leader rides show 150m others 440m. Something glitchy or did trailforks trail change last couple years?
      ryancartiers ryancartiers
      Easy climb back up trail, then take fenceline

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtle Soup located?
      Turtle Soup is located in Paskapoo Slopes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Paskapoo Slopes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.07921, -114.20008.
      ▼ How hard is Turtle Soup?
      Turtle Soup is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Soup?
      Turtle Soup has 84 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,656 ft to 3,742 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtle Soup a point to point trail?
      Turtle Soup is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turtle Soup?
      Turtle Soup is 1,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Soup?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Soup. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Turtle Soup? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Soup are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Soup?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Turtle Soup. The trail is 1,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtle Soup?
      Turtle Soup is a very popular trail. There have been 6,369 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,915 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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