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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
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • 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.

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  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 138 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 31, 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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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to turtle-soup trailhead (51.079210, -114.200080)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Turtle Soup

        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.

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