more stats
3,373 ft
Distance
660 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
4,916 ft
High Point
653 ft
Altitude change
4,263 ft
Altitude min
4,263 ft
Altitude start
4,915 ft
Altitude end
19.4%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
64%
Grade min
3,219 ft
Distance climb
121 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat

Turtleback Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    A Mountain
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #24160 in Hiking [+]
    • #164998 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #261 in Hiking · New Mexico [+]
    • #1,251 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Turtleback Trail is a 3,373 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Las Cruces New Mexico. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turtleback Trail located?
      Turtleback Trail is located in A Mountain, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the A Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.29721, -106.70675.
      ▼ How hard is Turtleback Trail?
      Turtleback Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 19.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtleback Trail?
      Turtleback Trail has 660 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,263 ft to 4,916 ft.
      ▼ Is Turtleback Trail a point to point trail?
      Turtleback Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turtleback Trail?
      Turtleback Trail is 3,373 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtleback Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtleback Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Turtleback Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Turtleback Trail are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Turtleback Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtleback Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Turtleback Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to hike Turtleback Trail. The trail is 3,373 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Turtleback Trail?
      Turtleback Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 24 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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