Turtle Mountain Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 35.1 miles from Douglas, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
15,950 Steps 1  (7.0 mi)
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Elevation

The Turtle Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,298 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,047 ft. and an elevation range of 3,251 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
7.0 mi6,047 ft9,298 ft3,251 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4.1 hrs267.73,212 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.3 hrs0.00 ft3,212 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Turtle Mountain Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Fife Peak, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Rustler Park, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Portal, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Stanford Canyon, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Chiricahua Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Portal Peak, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bruno Peak, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Swede Peak, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Apache, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Turtle Mountain Trail #219.

What is the length of the Turtle Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 7.0 miles (11.3 km) or 15,950 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Turtle Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.1 hours in one direction and in 3.3 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.