more stats
1,614 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:07:39
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
6,211 ft
Altitude min
6,275 ft
Altitude max
6,239 ft
Altitude start
6,276 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
489 ft
Distance climb
778 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:07:39
Avg time

Ole' Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    New Castle Trails (NCT)
    New Castle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #256494 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #439825 in Trail Running
    • #444264 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,462 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #8,121 in Trail Running
    • #8,185 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Open all year, don't ride if muddy or wet!
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of New Castle

A short, rolling singletrack linking Ole' Roller with the lower Highland/Colorow network. The quick connector winds through pinyon and juniper, with a few punchy ups and downs and mostly smooth dirt. A useful link for building loops between Ole' Roller, Adam's Way, and the lower trail network.

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Local Trail Association

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ole' Connector located?
      Ole' Connector 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 39.59282, -107.52562.
      ▼ How hard is Ole' Connector?
      Ole' Connector is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ole' Connector?
      Ole' Connector has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,211 ft to 6,275 ft.
      ▼ Is Ole' Connector a point to point trail?
      Ole' Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ole' Connector?
      Ole' Connector is 1,614 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ole' Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ole' Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ole' Connector?
      Ole' Connector is best visited during: Open all year, don't ride if muddy or wet!.
      ▼ How do I access Ole' Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ole' Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ole' Connector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Ole' Connector. The trail is 1,614 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ole' Connector?
      Ole' Connector is a moderately popular trail. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 86 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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