Near Turtle Mountain
At the top of turtle mountain. Looking south west over some lakes.
Near Turtle Mountain
The white gate.
Near Turtle Mountain
Bridge where it starts getting good.
Near Turtle Mountain
Example of some of the granite step ups that can be found.
Near Turtle Mountain
Lots of roots and rock areas like this.

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Turtle Mountain

4.5 (6 Ratings)
A good trail with technical sections and a great summit with panoramic views.
13.7
mi
Distance
1,690
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.7mi
Distance
1,690ft
Elevation Gain
1,690ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
804ft
High Point
170ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trailhead, if you can call it that, looks like someone's driveway - find it using the Mobile App. Keep going past some old buildings as the road starts to get a little rougher. Continue on and you'll come to a tunnel. The first few miles are on a rough gravel road, so expect to see some 4-wheelers and side-byes on the trail. They are generally very friendly and encouraging when they learn of your plans. Be sure to say "Hi" and give them a thumbs up for givin' 'er.At ~3.75 miles (~6 km) there is a fork in the trail, you can go either way as they re-join quickly. Just after the trails join up again there is a left, over a small bedrock rise that is a bogus trail. Make a right at this section! The trails continues through mixed hardwoods with a gradual climb.Once you get close to the summit of Turtle Mountain, you are faced with a very steep, but short climb on smooth granite ledges. The view is awesome with Turtle Lake below to the south and The Bay of Fundy in the distance.

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