Near Turtle Loop
A taste of the rocks to come.
Near Turtle Loop
Cliffside Trail

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Turtle Loop

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A very short and easy loop in the park.
0.5
mi
Distance
63
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family Friendly
Access Issues
Dogs must be kept on a leash.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.53mi
Distance
63ft
Elevation Gain
54ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
862ft
High Point
809ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This lollipop loop is the easiest in the park. If you're looking for a very short hike, take a left shortly after you begin Shadow Run to head down this trail. It's not technical and there are no big climbs like on Shadow Run. You can go either direction around the loop at the end and return to the trailhead or if you're more adventurous, you can try the rest of Shadow Run next. At the tip of the lollipop loop, Creekside branches off.

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Contributors
Nate Hawkins