Turtle Ridge Loop Trail

ME, USA

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 1,050 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Turtle Ridge Loop Trail is a 9.1-mile loop route in ME, USA, gaining 1,050 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 0.9 miles gaining 498 feet at an average 10.9% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,050 ft (320 m)
Average gain	115 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 244 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.6%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Turtle Ridge Loop Trail

How much elevation gain does Turtle Ridge Loop Trail have?

Turtle Ridge Loop Trail has 1,050 ft (320 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 115 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Turtle Ridge Loop Trail?

The difficulty score for Turtle Ridge Loop Trail is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Turtle Ridge Loop Trail?

The longest climb on Turtle Ridge Loop Trail runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 244 ft (74 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.6%.