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942 ft
Distance
-88 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
2,363 ft
Altitude min
2,450 ft
Altitude max
2,450 ft
Altitude start
2,362 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance down
00:02:14
Avg time
Tortuga Details
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Riding AreaRide Kanuga Bike Park
Hendersonville, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#27106 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonyear round
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2020
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 12 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 249 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 1,534 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Directions to tortuga-306246 trailhead
(35.272910, -82.517360)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tortuga
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Where is Tortuga located?
Tortuga is located in Ride Kanuga Bike Park, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Ride Kanuga Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27291, -82.51736.
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How hard is Tortuga?
Tortuga is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Tortuga?
The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,363 ft to 2,450 ft.
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Is Tortuga a point to point trail?
Yes, Tortuga is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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