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4.2 miles
Distance
539 ft
Climb
-543 ft
Descent
1,046 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
815 ft
Altitude min
1,045 ft
Altitude start
1,040 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-48.9%
Grade max
27.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Box Turtle Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBauxite Ridge
Collegedale, Tennessee -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Log Ride
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Land OwnerSouthern Adventist University
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Box Turtle is a 4 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Collegedale Tennessee. This multi-use trail. It features berm, bridge and log ride. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
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- 6 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 65 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 155 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to box-turtle-831395 trailhead
(35.039240, -85.041280)
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Mar 10, 2025 , Collegedale
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Frequently Asked Questions About Box Turtle
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Where is Box Turtle located?
Box Turtle is located in Bauxite Ridge, Collegedale, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Bauxite Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.03924, -85.04128.
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How hard is Box Turtle?
Box Turtle is rated as Blue difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Box Turtle?
Box Turtle has 539 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 543 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 815 ft to 1,046 ft.
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How long is Box Turtle?
Box Turtle is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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