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2,192 ft
Distance
217 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:08:14
Avg time
200 ft
Altitude change
9,580 ft
Altitude min
9,797 ft
Altitude max
9,580 ft
Altitude start
9,780 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
52%
Grade min
1,827 ft
Distance climb
282 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:08:14
Avg time

Castle Connect Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114626 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121157 in Trail Running
    • #111800 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse

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AI Generated Description

Castle Connect is a 2,192 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Alta Utah. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 80 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Castle Connect Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Denver)
Aug 16, 2026
Jun 11, 2026 @ 3:53pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 11, 2026
Sep 1, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Sep 1, 2023
 Doesn't get better!
Jul 25, 2023 @ 9:24pm
Jul 25, 2023
 Rain last night, superb dirt!
Aug 24, 2022 @ 9:05am
Aug 24, 2022
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on Aug 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Castle Connect located?
      Castle Connect is located in Alta, Utah, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.57594, -111.61002.
      ▼ How hard is Castle Connect?
      Castle Connect is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Castle Connect?
      Castle Connect has 217 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,580 ft to 9,797 ft.
      ▼ Is Castle Connect a point to point trail?
      Castle Connect is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Castle Connect?
      Castle Connect is 2,192 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Castle Connect?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Castle Connect. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Castle Connect? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Castle Connect are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Castle Connect?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Castle Connect. The trail is 2,192 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Castle Connect?
      Castle Connect is a very popular trail. There have been 717 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 737 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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