Lick Branch Trail
New Castle · Virginia
2.8 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
31 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
2.8 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
31 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.
Forecast window
Wednesday
a high near 65°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Follows the creek. Fords multiple times. Path of frequently overgrown and/or hard to find.
Mountain Biking in New Castle
New Castle is one of the mountain biking hubs in Virginia, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Lick Branch Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Blue Square
Trail Marking
Poorly Marked
Trail Width
Narrow Singletrack
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Lick Branch Trail FAQ
Where is Lick Branch Trail?
Lick Branch 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 Lick Branch Trail?
Lick Branch Trail is 2.8 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 31 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Lick Branch Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-07: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Lick Branch Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in New Castle include Bear Knob Road, Wildlife Road, Fenwick Picnic Area, Wildlife Road, Lick Branch Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
What kind of ride is Lick Branch Trail?
Trail marking is listed as poorly marked.
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