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3,986 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:02:13
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
5,842 ft
Altitude min
5,952 ft
Altitude max
5,842 ft
Altitude start
5,846 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
1,437 ft
Distance climb
2,188 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:02:13
Avg time

Sunset Trail 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    New Castle Trails (NCT)
    New Castle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #239884 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #287457 in Trail Running
    • #321950 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Closed Dec. 1–Apr. 15 for bikes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of New Castle

Need to Know
Park at VIX Ranch Park and have fun at the bike park, the VIX Skills Loop and on the trails in the Sunset area, I.E. Trail 1 and Trail 2.

Description
Trail 2 starts from the gravel parking area at VIX Ranch Park across from the bike park. Begin by climbing straight up the hill. There are many bandit spur trails in this area, but please respect closure signs and stay on the designated trail.

Join Trail 1 and take a left. Trail 1 and 2 are one in the same until Trail 2 takes a sharp left turn and begins the fun descent down the dry gully. This gully is flowy and fun but there are a few rock moves and loose corners that can challenge beginner riders.

This is a great trail to take a new rider once they are comfortable with Trail 1 and are ready for something more challenging.

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One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trail 2 (Up)

        ▼ Where is Trail 2 (Up) located?
        Trail 2 (Up) 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 39.58196, -107.52583.
        ▼ How hard is Trail 2 (Up)?
        Trail 2 (Up) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 2 (Up)?
        Trail 2 (Up) has 85 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,841 ft to 5,926 ft.
        ▼ Is Trail 2 (Up) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Trail 2 (Up) is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Trail 2 (Up)?
        Trail 2 (Up) is 991 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 2 (Up)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 2 (Up). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 2 (Up)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 2 (Up) are:
        • June (4 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Trail 2 (Up)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 2 (Up) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 2 (Up)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Trail 2 (Up). The trail is 991 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Trail 2 (Up)?
        Trail 2 (Up) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 92 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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