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3,986 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:02:21
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
00:02:21
Avg time
Sunset Trail 2 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNew Castle Trails (NCT)
New Castle, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction[+]
- One Direction for Trail Running
- One Direction for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonClosed Dec. 1–Apr. 15 for bikes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerTown 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.
Disclaimer
One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 15 rides
- Last: Mar 19, 2026
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