The Lipes Branch Trail is a 5 mi looped trail that starts and ends in New Castle, Craig County, Virginia. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Difficult. For information on how we grade trails, please click here. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.This trail can be completed in approx 3 hrs 19 mins. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here.Photo Credit :US Forest Service - Southern Region