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Trail 2 North Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlestown, Indiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Trail 2 North 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.

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Open 24hScenic

What runners say about Trail 2 North Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful water falls and many butterflies.”

Little novice trail with a pretty creek and some cool rock features. A small section in the middle can be a little steep and muddy. There is some wooden "steps" to help in that section.

★★★★★ — Darth , Jul 2021

Very nice trail one was challenging. But good we only encountered a few people. They were considerate. Unlike some places I've been

★★★★★ — James , Jun 2020

Took about an hour going slowly. Beautiful water falls and many butterflies. Trail rated MODERATE online, a little steep in places but no trouble.

★★★★★ — Zephyr , Apr 2026

Enjoyed this 1.6 mile loop trail. The river was just a trickle but the small falls were very nice and enjoyable.

★★★★★ — Christine , Apr 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful water falls and many butterflies.”

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Plan your run at Trail 2 North 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.
  • Phone+1 812-256-5600

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Trail 2 North Trailhead

Charlestown, Indiana

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.