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Turtle Rock Viewpoint Trail

Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
 2.4 (13)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Irvine
  5. Chaparral Park
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“This neighborhood trail takes you on top of the Turtle Rock, with views of the city the entire way. ”

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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM
Doubletrack

524' 160 m

High

258' 79 m

Low

268' 82 m

Up

89' 27 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Drops/Jumps · Pump Track · Views

Description

The trail starts by crossing over a storm drain and heading into a steep climb. Most people choose to hike-a-bike up this first hill. The trail then turns right up a steady ascent. Other trails merge from the right side, but for this trail, head straight to the metal pole at the summit. After this, follow the ridge down a small rock garden and up a difficult rock roll. After this, it is smooth sailing to Turtle Rock.

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Land Manager: City of Irvine

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Trail Ratings

  2.4 from 13 votes

#1

in Chaparral Park

#28616

Overall
  2.4 from 13 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
15%
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2 Star
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1 Star
62%
Trail Rankings

#1

in Chaparral Park

#2,531

in California

#28,616

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2,118 Since Jan 7, 2018
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
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Steep rock garden on the south end of Suicide Hill. Has a 5-7 foot drop at the top, and mellows out as you get closer towards the bottom.
Mar 19, 2020 near Irvine, CA

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Apr 29, 2020
Amoli Patel
I didn't see the other check ins last time, but boy are they right. This trail is hot trash, and is not well kept at all. The entire hill is awful.
Apr 29, 2020
Josh M
All the hikers here hate bikers. And the trails are in terrible condition. 10/10 would NOT recommend — 0h 30m
Apr 23, 2020
greg greg
Thought I would check it out and was met by immediate regret. Never come to these trails they suck
Apr 22, 2020
D G
Absolute horrid trails. Terribly maintained. People there are terrible and rude as well. They break laws like smoking and not picking up dog feces.
Apr 22, 2020
will kessler
I wouldn't see why you would come here. Seems like the hikers here absolutely hate bikers. They threatened to call the police on me.
Jul 4, 2018
Jess Kahn
Some guy starting yelling at us because we apparently aren’t aloud to ride there because there are no “vehicles allowed” but you’re fine he’s salty… 0.7mi

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