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1.3 miles
Distance
275 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:11:44
Avg time
133 ft
Altitude change
6,141 ft
Altitude min
6,309 ft
Altitude max
6,176 ft
Altitude start
6,309 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
3,799 ft
Distance climb
1,893 ft
Distance down
1,165 ft
Distance flat
00:11:44
Avg time

Hog Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    New Castle Trails (NCT)
    New Castle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125087 in Trail Running
    • #322781 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail starts of steep on both ends, but then provides a fun and easy trip around the mesa. Beautiful views of the valley and golf course abound as you circumnavigate the ridge.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hog Mesa

        ▼ Where is Hog Mesa located?
        Hog Mesa is located in New Castle Trails (NCT), New Castle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the New Castle Trails (NCT) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.59086, -107.52638.
        ▼ How hard is Hog Mesa?
        Hog Mesa is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hog Mesa?
        Hog Mesa has 275 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,141 ft to 6,309 ft.
        ▼ Is Hog Mesa a point to point trail?
        Hog Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hog Mesa?
        Hog Mesa is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hog Mesa?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hog Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hog Mesa?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hog Mesa are:
        • May (5 activities)
        • June (5 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hog Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hog Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hog Mesa?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Hog Mesa. 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 Hog Mesa?
        Hog Mesa is a very popular trail. There have been 417 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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