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Turtle Pond – Caltech Pond loop from California Institute of Technology

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Los Angeles County
Pasadena

Turtle Pond – Caltech Pond loop from California Institute of Technology

Moderate

4.7

(1258)

13,331

runners

Turtle Pond – Caltech Pond loop from California Institute of Technology

00:47

7.52km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

382 m

Turtle Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nestled along the Caltech campus, the renowned Turtle Ponds beckon runners. A favored stop for Caltech members and the public alike, this scenic locale offers a daily dose of joy amid a backdrop of turtles.

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2

424 m

Caltech Pond

Highlight • Lake

Caltech Pond offers runners a peaceful campus retreat circled by tranquil green space and serene waters. Keep an eye out for pond dwellers like playful frogs, adding a refreshing touch of nature to your invigorating run.

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3

4.30 km

Lacy Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Neat loop road around a meadow with tall old trees providing shade

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7.52 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

2.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

1.58 km

1.46 km

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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