Gateway – Castleton Route

4.4/5 (19 reviews)
Gateway to Castleton Route is an alternate route connecting the Western Slope of Colorado and Moab. Traveling from one side to the other, the views are plentiful and the terrain changes are dramatic. While not remotely a hardcore wheeling route, it does present something new to try while bringing ... Read More
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Highlights of Gateway – Castleton Route

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Highest Elevation
8609 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
4 4/10 Road, John Brown Road, Stateline Gateway Road, North Taylor Flat, FR 0207, Castleton Road
Nearest Town
Gateway
Nearest Services
Grand Junction
Management Agency
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Bureau of Land Management
District
Moab Ranger District, Moab Field Office, Grand Junction Field Office

Overview

Gateway to Castleton Route is an alternate route connecting the Western Slope of Colorado and Moab. Traveling from one side to the other, the views are plentiful and the terrain changes are dramatic. While not remotely a hardcore wheeling route, it does present something new to try while bringing you up close and personal to one of the most famous monoliths in Utah - Castle Rock.

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28 Waypoints
86 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
19 Community Reviews
1 Video
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