Name: Turtleback Loop
Rating: 4.4

Turtleback Loop

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All Clear 57 days ago

History

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“Follow the orange blazes to stay on this loop trail.”

— Freddy Arsenault

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Features Fall Colors · Lake · Wildflowers

Description

This loop trail covers the northeast portion of South Mountain Reservation. It provides a nice and easy hike with a section or two of good climbing. Follow the orange blazes. This trail starts and ends near the Turtle Back Rock Parking Lot, just keep an eye out for the telltale orange, and you'll be on the right track.

Contacts

Land Manager: Essex County Parks - South Mountain Reservation

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Trail Ratings

4.4 from 9 votes

#3

in South Mountain Reservation

#3889

Overall

4.4 from 9 votes

5 Star		67%
4 Star		22%
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2 Star		11%
1 Star		0%

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1,742 Since Mar 6, 2017

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Length 3.5 Miles 5.6 Kilometers	321' 98 m Ascent -337' -103 m Descent
4% Avg Grade (2°) 21% Max Grade (12°)	569' 173 m High 295' 90 m Low

Turtleback Loop

Length

3.5 Miles 5.6 Kilometers

321' 98 m

-337' -103 m

4%

21%

569' 173 m

295' 90 m

Shared By Freddy Arsenault

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