Turtle Mountain Trail #219
- 3.5 mi
- round trip
- 781 ft
- climb
- 9,229 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Turtle Mountain Trail #219 open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Coronado National Forest.
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Coronado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Turtle Mountain Trail #219 is an easy out-and-back hike in the Chiricahua Wilderness, part of the Douglas Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona. The trail covers about 3.5 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 781 feet, rising from roughly 8,444 feet to about 9,229 feet at the high point. The land is managed by the Forest Service, and the route lies within designated wilderness. The trail makes an accessible day in the mountains, with a gentle climb that is easy to fit into a longer outing. Bikes are not allowed on this route, so plan for walking only. Several other destinations sit close by. Morse Canyon and Pole Bridge offer mountain biking within about a mile, and the Crest Trail #270B is a short hike about 1.2 miles away. For overnight stays, Sycamore campground is about 2.2 miles off.
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Route details
- Distance
- 3.5 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 781 ft
- Starts at
- MORSE CANYON TH (about 8,444 ft)
- Summit
- 9,357 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Getting there
Park at MORSE CANYON TH.
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Questions about this route
How long is the Turtle Mountain Trail #219 on Monte Vista Peak?
About 3.5 mi round trip from MORSE CANYON TH (about 8,444 ft).
How much elevation gain is on the Turtle Mountain Trail #219?
About 781 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Turtle Mountain Trail #219?
It is rated easy.
Where does the Turtle Mountain Trail #219 start?
MORSE CANYON TH (about 8,444 ft).
How long does the Turtle Mountain Trail #219 take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Monte Vista Peak?
3: Monte Vista Trail #221, Turtle Mountain Trail #219 and Morse Canyon.
Conditions and forecast on Monte Vista Peak
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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