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View of the Rio Grande – Turtle Pond loop from Old Town

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View of the Rio Grande – Turtle Pond loop from Old Town

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View of the Rio Grande – Turtle Pond loop from Old Town

01:19

5.26km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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873 m

View of the Rio Grande

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Paseo Del Bosque trail is a bit too high up to really enjoy the river. This is one of the many spots at which you can take a closer …

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3.57 km

Turtle Pond

Highlight • Lake

There's a lovely little pond along the way that's filled with turtles. Take your time and don't run by too quickly, or you might miss the chance to see one of these stunning creatures up close.

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5.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

1.87 km

438 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

1.80 km

694 m

470 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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View of the Rio Grande – Turtle Pond loop from Old Town

View of the Rio Grande

Turtle Pond

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