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Turtle Back Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A small hill surrounded by salt marsh.
0.7
mi
Distance
42
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.69mi
Distance
42ft
Elevation Gain
43ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
61ft
High Point
7ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This easy trail juts out into the salt marsh of San Pablo Bay. Along the path there is interpretative signage explaining the surrounding marsh habitat.

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Contributors
Greg Kunit