I've flown Cessna 172's in and out of dirt strips in box canyons in very rough terrain full of people and cargo and gear, even gasoline, towed banners with them, instructed in them, done all sorts of work with them; they're an economical, easy to fly, simple airplane with no bad habits. They're easy to work on. They have decent performance for their designed purpose. Read the aircraft flight manual; it details exactly what the airplane can do.
What on earth is a "stall turn?"