Grouse Trail

New Castle · Virginia

1.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

17 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Mostly Sunny
90°
73°
93°
13 mph
Gust23 mph
5:59 AM
8:41 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

16% top-layer soil moisture84°F surface soil temperature

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Wednesday

a high near 71°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 8% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Grouse Trail is a 1.6-mile mountain bike trail near New Castle, Virginia. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 17 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby New Castle rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in New Castle.

Mountain Biking in New Castle

New Castle is one of the mountain biking hubs in Virginia, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Grouse Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Max Gradient

15%

Surface

Dirt

Surface Quality

Very Rocky

Technical Rating

Green Circle

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Grouse Trail FAQ

Where is Grouse Trail?

Grouse Trail is a mountain bike trail near New Castle, Virginia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Grouse Trail?

Grouse Trail is 1.6 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 17 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Grouse Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 71°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 8% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Grouse Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in New Castle include Bear Knob Road, Wildlife Road, Mill Creek Road, Fenwick Picnic Area, Black ORV. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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