Turnhole Bend Trail

This popular hiking and horseback riding trail connects to several other trails and leads to a campsite.

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Turnhole Bend Trail Details

The Turnhole Bend Trail starts on the Buffalo Creek Trail and leads you 1.8 miles out to the Turnhole Bend Campsite. It is an out-and-back, so you'll have to retrace your steps, but you can choose to go all the way back to the Buffalo Creek Trail or connect with the Sal Hollow Trail. This trail passes some old homesites and snakes down the peninsula created by the kinked Green River, where the campsite sits. Remember, horses have the right of way and must stay on trails at all times. Hikers should exercise caution and communicate with riders when passing horses in narrow areas.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

3.6 miles

Estimated time

1.5 hours

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Turnhole Bend Trail

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0.7 mi away

Turnhole Bend Nature Trail

The Turnhole Bend Nature Trail is located on Brownsville Road just east of the junction with Cedar Sink Road.

1.1 mi away

Cedar Sink Trail

A fantastic short hike for a look at the geology of the region.

2.4 mi away

Green River Ferry

Centrally located auto ferry and boat launch on the Green River.

2.4 mi away

Maple Spring Campground

Maple Spring Campground offers campsites for equestrian and group use.

2.5 mi away

Maple Springs Trail

This one-mile multi-use trail is open to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.