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Colorow Trail East

 3.9 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …New Castle
  5. New Castle Trails
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Length

1.1 Miles 1.8 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

642' 196 m

Ascent

0' 0 m

Descent

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

6,463' 1,970 m

High

5,820' 1,774 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 36 days ago
Dry History
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“A steep up and down trail with tight turns that provides a good challenge in beautiful terrain. ”

— Mike Pritchard
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Overview

Winter seasonal closure for this BLM land is Dec. 1st through April 15th.
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Dogs: Leashed

Description [Suggest Changes]

Use this trail to ride up to (or down from) the Colorow Trail Spur for a great view above the town of New Castle. Be aware of very steep portions and v-shaped switchbacks that will challenge you to stay on the pedals both up and down.

The trail is mostly smooth as it makes its way through a forest of pinion and juniper. Look for views to occasionally open up to the south and the north.

Keep in mind that this trail is very popular with hikers and dog walkers. Don't forget to yield and say hello when encountering other trail users on this close to town, two-way trail.

Contacts

Local Club: New Castle Trails - RFMBA

Jun 6, 2018: Save the Date: New Castle Trails Summer Conference August 4th!

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Colorado River Valley Field Office

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Apr 26, 2017
Jud Lang
East side easier up. West side fun going down. 3.8mi
Apr 16, 2017
adam cornely
perfect conditions
Aug 19, 2016
adam cornely
Aug 5, 2016
adam cornely
Nice trail for a night ride

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Stewarded by New Castle Trails - RFMBA
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 8 votes

#5

in New Castle Trails

#5647

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  3.9 from 8 votes
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#5

in New Castle Trails

#583

in Colorado

#5,647

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Rolling up an easier and flatter part of Colorow East.
Rolling up an easier and flatter part of Coloro…
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The terrain and dirt along the Colorow Trail East goes through a lot of variations.
The terrain and dirt along the Colorow Trail Ea…
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I really like this trail steep up and down with beautiful views Jun 14, 2016

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