more stats
2,124 ft
Distance
169 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
128 ft
Altitude change
5,944 ft
Altitude min
6,077 ft
Altitude max
5,944 ft
Altitude start
6,072 ft
Altitude end
6.023%
Grade
-18.135%
Grade max
26.184%
Grade min
1,623 ft
Distance climb
298 ft
Distance down
204 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time

Medaris Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    New Castle Trails (NCT)
    New Castle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #218034 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96234 in E-Biking
    • #68125 in Trail Running
    • #71111 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,841 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #877 in E-Biking
    • #2,024 in Trail Running
    • #2,225 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Medaris Ridge is a 2,124 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near New Castle Colorado. Highlights include a ridgeline. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 169 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Ridgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7.0 km average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 5.2 km avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Medaris Ridge located?
      Medaris Ridge is located in New Castle Trails (NCT), New Castle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the New Castle Trails (NCT) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.57392, -107.53094.
      ▼ How hard is Medaris Ridge?
      Medaris Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.023%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Medaris Ridge?
      Medaris Ridge has 169 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,944 ft to 6,077 ft.
      ▼ Is Medaris Ridge a point to point trail?
      Medaris Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Medaris Ridge?
      Medaris Ridge is 2,124 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Medaris Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Medaris Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Medaris Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Medaris Ridge are:
      • April (8 activities)
      • September (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Medaris Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Medaris Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Medaris Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Medaris Ridge. The trail is 2,124 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Medaris Ridge?
      Medaris Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 470 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 846 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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