Cambridge Opens Turner Avenue Trailhead
The new trailhead marks the start of an extension of the 10-mile Great Guernsey Trail into downtown Cambridge, Ohio.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Hiking
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Cambridge, Ohio, opened the Turner Avenue trailhead for the Great Guernsey Trail during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. The trailhead is part of a project to extend the 10-mile walking trail into downtown Cambridge.
Why it matters
The extension links rural trail landscapes with the downtown area, and local leaders hope it will draw visitors to nearby shops, restaurants and businesses. The trail has already become a popular destination for visitors.
The Great Guernsey Trail is a 10-mile walking trail, and the Turner Avenue trailhead is the newest access point. No further specifications were reported, and the extension's completion timeline has not been announced.
The players
Ron Gombeda
Ron Gombeda is executive director of the Guernsey County Community Development Corporation, which is involved in the trail project.
Jennifer Vincent
Jennifer Vincent is president of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, an organization that works to promote local business in Cambridge.
Tom Orr
Tom Orr is the mayor of Cambridge, Ohio, and a local official tied to the city's development efforts.
The details
Plans include a sizable gazebo and space for events, food trailers and road races, with electricity to support special events and food trailers. The Guernsey County Community Development Corporation and the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce are involved in the project.
Timeline
Monday: Ribbon-cutting ceremony opened the Turner Avenue trailhead.
Season Trajectory
The Great Guernsey Trail's downtown extension follows the pattern of rail-trail projects that connect outdoor recreation to town centers. Its effect will depend on whether visitors who come for the trail spend time in Cambridge's shops and restaurants.
Hikers and walkers in Cambridge gain a new access point at Turner Avenue and a route into the downtown area. The planned gathering space with electricity could host events, food trailers and road races for local residents.
The takeaway
The Turner Avenue trailhead gives Cambridge residents a direct walking route between the Great Guernsey Trail and downtown, so visitors can combine a hike with stops at local businesses.
Further reading
Explore more local outdoor routes in the Hiking section for other trails near Cambridge.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting.
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