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SaveCastleton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Common trail features include rock gardens.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
5 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
14 trails
- Trail Running
14 trails
Region Details
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- 2
- 1
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 1, 2025Trail Running Stats
- Global Ranking
- #7,957
- State Ranking
- #230
- Trails (view details)
- 14
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 14
- Trails Trail Running
- 14
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,008 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,401 ft
- Reports
- 36
- Completed Counter
- 137
Popular Castleton Trail Running Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 577 ft • 0 ft • 26 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,083 ft • 233 ft • 23 • • hike
Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 322 ft • 16 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 2,569 ft • 18 ft • 2 • • hike
Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 30 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 993 ft • 1 • • hike
Red difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
Castleton Routes
★ 4.0 • 28 miles • 4,353 ft • 7 • Loop •
This is a 28.3 mile mountain bike route that starts from the Upper Derwent Visitor Centre on the northern...
Photos of Castleton
Videos of Castleton
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Ladder | Jun 1, 2025 @ 9:19am Jun 1, 2025 | Dry | weridemtbskillscoaching | ||
| Hollins cross to castleton | May 17, 2025 @ 8:06am May 17, 2025 | Very Dry | NickkbDLL | ||
| Rocyh Clough Access | Apr 23, 2025 @ 3:09pm Apr 23, 2025 | Dry | samanthabeans |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mickey94 | ridden | route | activity #103975762 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 5:20am Sep 17, 2026 |
| jaymaginty123 | wishlist | route | activity #103644105 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 12:06pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| alexmcaneaney | wishlist | route | activity #100551009 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:01am Aug 2, 2026 |
| BilliejrF2Tf | vote | route | activity #100048907 | Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:25am Jul 26, 2026 |
| garybostock | wishlist | route | activity #99912449 | Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:57pm Jul 24, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Trail Running Climb 2k2 awarded -
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Big Trail Run 30k2 awarded -
Epic Trail Run 50k1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 5 | 4 miles | 1,490 ft | 3 miles | 981 ft | #4,482 | #144 | 141 | 36 | 8 | 3,351 | |
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 4 miles | 1,306 ft | 3 miles | 1,070 ft | #4,228 | #208 | 4 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 892 ft | 2 miles | 981 ft | #3,412 | #134 | 25 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 577 ft | 92 ft | 577 ft | 92 ft | #2,328 | #140 | 5 | ||||
| Hike | 14 | 8 miles | 2,008 ft | 4 miles | 1,401 ft | #7,452 | #198 | 36 | 1 | 1,327 | ||
| Trail Running | 14 | 8 miles | 2,008 ft | 4 miles | 1,401 ft | #7,957 | #230 | 36 | 1 | 97 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated trail running trails in Castleton?
The highest rated trail running trails in Castleton are:
- Jacob's Ladder/Pennine Way (0/5)
- The Ridge (0/5)
- Kinder Scout (0/5)
- Red Brook Path (0/5)
- Hollins cross to castleton (0/5)
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Where can I park to run in Castleton?
Check the Castleton trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Castleton?
The longest trail in Castleton is The Ridge at 1.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Castleton?
The best hiking trails in Castleton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Castleton?
Castleton has a total of 14 trails. Browse top trail running trails in Castleton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Castleton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Castleton is Red Brook Path with 993 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Castleton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Castleton is Hollins cross to castleton with 91 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Castleton?
Castleton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest trail running trails in Castleton?
The steepest trail running trail in Castleton is Jacob's Ladder/Pennine Way with an average grade of 21.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Castleton?
The overall region status for Castleton is Clear / Green. Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
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What are the most popular trail running routes in Castleton?
The most popular trail running routes in Castleton are: View all trail running routes in Castleton.
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What is the highest summit in Castleton?
The highest summit in Castleton is Grindslow Knoll at 1,962 ft elevation.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Castleton?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Castleton. View all adaptive trails in Castleton for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular trail running trails in Castleton?
The most popular trail running trails in Castleton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner trail run trails in Castleton?
The best beginner trail running trails in Castleton are:
- Jacob's Ladder/Pennine Way (0/5)
- Kinder Scout (0/5)
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