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1.3 miles
Distance
282 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:12:04
Avg time
263 ft
Altitude change
7,503 ft
Altitude min
7,766 ft
Altitude max
7,503 ft
Altitude start
7,766 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
29.8%
Grade min
5,030 ft
Distance climb
902 ft
Distance down
768 ft
Distance flat
00:12:04
Avg time

Castle (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Falcon Park
    Morrison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53027 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13148 in E-Biking
    • #53564 in Trail Running
    • #66730 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Castle (Upper) is a 1 mile popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road trail located near Morrison Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 282 ft green climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 33 miles average
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  • 19 miles avg distance
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        Directions to castle-upper trailhead (39.637000, -105.219410)

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        NRD: Mountain Biking Mt Falcon Morrison, CO
        452 | May 23, 2017 , Morrison

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Castle (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Castle (Upper) located?
        Castle (Upper) is located in Mount Falcon Park, Morrison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Falcon Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.637, -105.21941.
        ▼ How hard is Castle (Upper)?
        Castle (Upper) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Castle (Upper)?
        Castle (Upper) has 282 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,503 ft to 7,766 ft.
        ▼ Is Castle (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Castle (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Castle (Upper)?
        Castle (Upper) is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Castle (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Castle (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Castle (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Castle (Upper) are:
        • July (62 activities)
        • May (38 activities)
        • June (35 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Castle (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Castle (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Castle (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Castle (Upper). The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Castle (Upper)?
        Castle (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,208 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,338 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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