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3.2 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:19:38
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
857 ft
Altitude min
919 ft
Altitude max
900 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
-23.1%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,908 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:19:38
Avg time

Turtle Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Allatoona Creek Park
    Acworth, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7795 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90917 in Trail Running
    • #31650 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Cobb County Parks

Turtleback is part of Allatoona Creek Park. Turtleback was the park's first trail, opening on May 19, 2011. It was the first purpose-built mountain bike trail in Cobb County, and its success was a pivotal step in the sport's growth in West Georgia.

The loop is a flowing singletrack with fun features and a few tight turns thrown in to keep you on your toes. The trail includes several rock features, multiple bridges, berms and dips. Turtleback Loop has beginner elevations with intermediate features making it a good choice for beginners with improved skills and conditioning.

Those on foot should travel in the opposite direction of cyclists, and are asked to yield to cyclists using the trails. The trail may close due to wet conditions. Please check mtbatlanta.com for the current trail status.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 62 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 633 rides
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        Directions to turtle-back-29027 trailhead (34.017280, -84.724790)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Turtle Back

        ▼ Where is Turtle Back located?
        Turtle Back is located in Allatoona Creek Park, Acworth, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Allatoona Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.01728, -84.72479.
        ▼ How hard is Turtle Back?
        Turtle Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Back?
        Turtle Back has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 857 ft to 919 ft.
        ▼ Is Turtle Back a point to point trail?
        Turtle Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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