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Alder Park Connector – Colorow Trail loop from New Castle

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Alder Park Connector – Colorow Trail loop from New Castle

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Alder Park Connector – Colorow Trail loop from New Castle

01:22

11.9km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Colorado River Valley Field Office

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7 m

Alder Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a large parking lot here with access to the nice paved sidewalks through Alder Park and the nontechnical dirt singletrack trails which climb up into the foothills across Alder Ave.

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137 m

Alder Park Connector

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Located just north of New Castle, the Alder Park Connector will provide access to most of the New Castle Trails, such as Colorow Trail West & Stairway to Heaven. It's …

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645 m

Colorow Trail

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The Colorow Trail just north of New Castle is a great loop to enjoy some solitude in the Colorado mountains. It is steep in places, but offers stunning views over …

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

5.74 km

165 m

118 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

680 m

283 m

Elevation

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Saturday 25 July

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39 %

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