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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
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 1, 2025Hike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #7,404
- State Ranking
- #195
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Total Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,215 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,401 ft
- Reports
- 37
- Photos
- 2
- Completed Counter
- 480
Popular Castleton Hiking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,083 ft • 233 ft • 100 • • 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.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 577 ft • 0 ft • 79 •
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.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 322 ft • 63 • • 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.
• 5 ★ 1.0 • 2,247 ft • 0 ft • 21 •
Less popular red difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 993 ft • 7 • • 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.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2,569 ft • 18 ft • 6 • • hike
Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
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...
• 3,996 ft • 304 ft • 0 •
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 | ||
| Hollins Cross to Castleton | Aug 19, 2022 @ 2:35am Aug 19, 2022 | Unknown | Fishcakezxc |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ikendothis | update | trail | activity #107602873 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 9:24am 1 day |
| 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 |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 6 | 5 miles | 1,693 ft | 3 miles | 981 ft | #4,500 | #146 | 139 | 37 | 8 | 3,353 | |
| 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 | #3,429 | #135 | 25 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 577 ft | 92 ft | 577 ft | 92 ft | #2,337 | #140 | 5 | ||||
| Hike | 15 | 9 miles | 2,215 ft | 4 miles | 1,401 ft | #7,404 | #195 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 1,330 | |
| Trail Running | 15 | 9 miles | 2,215 ft | 4 miles | 1,401 ft | #7,875 | #225 | 37 | 1 | 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated hiking trails in Castleton?
The highest rated hiking trails in Castleton are:
- Jacob's Ladder/Pennine Way (0/5)
- The Ridge (0/5)
- Red Brook Path (0/5)
- Hollins cross to castleton (0/5)
- Kinder Scout (0/5)
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Where can I park to hike 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 trail running trails in Castleton?
The best trail running trails in Castleton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Castleton?
Castleton has a total of 15 trails. Browse top hiking 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 206 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 hiking trails in Castleton?
The steepest hiking 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 4 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
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What are the most popular hiking routes in Castleton?
The most popular hiking routes in Castleton are: View all hiking 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 hiking trails in Castleton?
The most popular hiking trails in Castleton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner hike trails in Castleton?
The best beginner hiking trails in Castleton are:
- Jacob's Ladder/Pennine Way (0/5)
- Kinder Scout (0/5)
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