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Castalia Quarry
4.8 ★★★★★ 544 Google reviews · Running trail in Castalia, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 30 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Castalia Quarry'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.
Park featuring trails (some with views) winding through a former rock quarry.
What runners say about Castalia Quarry
“An absolutely beautiful place to hike.”
“The open quarry views, rugged terrain, and expansive sky make this spot feel both wild and serene.”
This is a very interesting place to go for a walk. There are a handful of trails where most are easy. The rim trail is considered moderate. I went to this quarry to train for backpacking. There was only a little bit of gain, but in this area of Ohio it's the most you'll get.
Whenever I travel to the area with my pup this is a must. There is so much to explore. You can come over the course of a few days and take a different path every time. It is nice and quiet and never overly packed.
Trails on both sides of the highway! The quarry side is by far more enjoyable. This is a fairly popular trail, so expect to see a handful of people along your route.
Absolutely gorgeous! Went there on a rainy day and had the whole park to myself. Really feels like you stepped through a portal to another place. The "Thought Stone" trail was another wonderful highlight. Such a serene little walk. Will be returning again for years to come!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice views from the outside going around the gravel and the inside of it.”
“The open quarry views, rugged terrain, and expansive sky make this spot feel both wild and serene.”
“Very interesting to see the rock and gravel in the former quarry slowly reverting to a natural state.”
“Really feels like you stepped through a portal to another place.”
Plan your run at Castalia Quarry
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance30 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteeriemetroparks.org
- Phone+1 419-625-7783
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
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