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Turtle Back

Intermediate
 4.4 (30)

Fun, fast & flowing. Great trail for newer riders.


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Map Key

4.1

Miles

6.6

KM

Singletrack

990' 302 m

High

885' 270 m

Low

429' 131 m

Up

435' 132 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly Trails for all abilities, picnic area, great hiking.

Open year round sunrise to sunset (weather permitting). The park's singletrack trails are often closed following rain. Please visit sorbawestgeorgia.org/ for trail status before heading out.

Description

Part of the Allatoona Creek Park Mountain Bike Trail System, Turtle Back was the park's first trail, opening on May 19, 2011. It was the first purpose-built mountain bike trail in Cobb County, and its success was a pivotal step in the sport's growth in West Georgia.

The loop is a fast flowing singletrack with fun features and a few tight turns thrown in to keep you on your toes. It is marked with green diamond shaped blazes nailed to trees. The trail includes several rock features, multiple bridges, berms and dips. Turtle Back Loop has beginner elevations with intermediate features making it a good choice for beginners with improved skills and conditioning.

Riding direction changes daily. Check signs at trailhead. Trail may close due to wet conditions. Please check the West Georgia IMBA page for trail status.

Contacts

Shared By:

Thom Cerny

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Photos

Allatoona rocks!
Jun 4, 2021 near Acworth, GA
Tour of Whipper Snapper features as of June 15, 2020
Jun 15, 2020 near Acworth, GA
Rock Drop added January 2016
Jan 7, 2016 near Acworth, GA
Turtle Back Spur is first.  Whipper Snapper section starts at 1:38.
Sep 21, 2015 near Acworth, GA
Know what you're getting yourself into!  If you can't ride this qualifying feature, don't enter.
Dec 7, 2016 near Acworth, GA
2012 video of Turtle Back and Turtle Back Spur,
Oct 23, 2014 near Acworth, GA

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Current Trail Conditions

All Clear 9 days ago
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Sep 27, 2022
Weston Blalock
Jun 4, 2022
Rob Toy
4mi
Feb 10, 2022
Stephen McGrew
Sep 24, 2021
Stephen McGrew
Sep 17, 2021
Stephen McGrew
Jul 4, 2021
Michael Oneal III
Apr 19, 2021
Steve Williams
10.8 mph
Apr 4, 2021
Paul Krohnert