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2,169 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:08:51
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
741 ft
Altitude min
847 ft
Altitude max
835 ft
Altitude start
741 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
761 ft
Distance climb
974 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:08:51
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ramapo Mountain State Forest
    Ringwood, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #125333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24909 in Trail Running
    • #4183 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) is a 2,169 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Ringwood New Jersey. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 12 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 18 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 143 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)

      ▼ Where is Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) located?
      Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) is located in Ramapo Mountain State Forest, Ringwood, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.04506, -74.26263.
      ▼ How hard is Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)?
      Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)?
      Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 741 ft to 847 ft.
      ▼ Is Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) a point to point trail?
      Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)?
      Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) is 2,169 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • December (10 activities)
      • October (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White). The trail is 2,169 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White)?
      Castle Loop [Middle Section] (White) is a very popular trail. There have been 550 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 532 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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