more stats
4.9 miles
Distance
752 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
01:13:34
Avg time
654 ft
Altitude change
7,078 ft
Altitude min
7,732 ft
Altitude max
7,078 ft
Altitude start
7,732 ft
Altitude end
2.539%
Grade
-8.795%
Grade max
26.063%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4,520 ft
Distance down
3,092 ft
Distance flat
01:13:34
Avg time

Casto Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Red Canyon
    Panguitch, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 100 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Great views and white sandy rock formations. This is part of the Fremont ATV system.

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SandyViews
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  • 37 miles avg distance
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Casto Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2024 @ 10:06am
Oct 12, 2024
Tough but a beauty
Jun 11, 2023 @ 9:10am
Jun 11, 2023
Sure the views are great. The horse trail sucks, in and out of the dry streambed over and over. Very hard to gain any traction. This trail is a...
Sep 21, 2021 @ 8:06am
Sep 21, 2021
Absolutely beautiful views.
Oct 22, 2020 @ 11:08am
Oct 22, 2020
Oct 24, 2018 @ 1:24pm
Oct 24, 2018
Wet but rideable
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on Oct 12, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.82 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to casto trailhead (37.783980, -112.331990)

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      Oct 24, 2018 @ 1:12pm
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      Tula2
      Good hiking but it is on ATV trail, however, we did not see any. 1st 3mi are gorgeous! A bit muddy the last mile.
      mlaston
      Great, mellow trail for access to Cassidy. No horse or ATV damage. Easy riding with a spectacular view.
      burks97
      Not a great trail for biking. I would avoid this.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Casto located?
      Casto is located in Red Canyon, Panguitch, Utah, United States. It is part of the Red Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.78398, -112.33199.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Casto?
      Casto has 752 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,078 ft to 7,732 ft.
      ▼ Is Casto a point to point trail?
      Casto is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Casto?
      Casto is 4.9 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Casto?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Casto. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Casto?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Casto are:
      • September (27 activities)
      • August (16 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Casto? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Casto are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Casto?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 14 minutes to ride Casto. The trail is 4.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Casto?
      Casto is a very popular trail. There have been 475 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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