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Turtlehead Cave
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Athens, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Turtlehead Cave yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Turtlehead Cave
“Very scenic cave that is in the middle of beautiful surroundings.”
Very scenic cave that is in the middle of beautiful surroundings.Worth the hike.
I can't believe how many different places you can go and do things I didn't even know this turtle had k was in Athens I'm right there by the oldies and the trailer park everybody should go and take a nature walk it's very nice
I searched for this place on several hikes from Burger King in Athens to my Strouds Run cabin I lived in one fall. It's not very big and looks more like an abandoned mining site. Maybe. The trail actually goes over the cave. I walked right over it.
Plan your run at Turtlehead Cave
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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