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Acid Castle Boulders Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, Oregon · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Acid Castle Boulders Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiker (and climber) favorite with a short walk to boulders and scenic views.
What runners say about Acid Castle Boulders Trailhead
“What a fun, slightly challenging but quick hike that ends with absolutely beautiful views of Ashland.”
Short hike to a climbing spot. More adventurous climbers would enjoy this a lot, but there's probably better spots for hikers. It's close to town, though, so it's a nice short hike close by ashland if that's what you're interested in.
Beautiful hiking spot with a short but somewhat difficult incline if you're novice at hiking. Not very well known and often vacant, a great place for a picnic if you are capable of cleaning up after yourself.
What a fun, slightly challenging but quick hike that ends with absolutely beautiful views of Ashland.
Very neat. There was a great path and cool boulders. We seriously liked it. A little risky at parts but there is always the safer trail.
Trail conditions & character
“The views of town and the south valley are well worth the steep hike up from the paved portion of Hitt Road that is just above Strawberry Lane.”
“The views of town and the south valley are well worth the steep hike up from the paved portion of Hitt Road that is just above Strawberry Lane.”
Plan your run at Acid Castle Boulders Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteacid-access-point.edan.io
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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