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SaveCarlow trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Common trail features include skinnies, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Bunclody, Kilbrannish and Carlow.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
39 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Hike
36 trails
- Trail Running
35 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 2
- 23
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 39
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 9
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 36
- Trails Trail Running
- 35
- Total Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,511 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,197 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,557 ft
- Reports
- 120
- Photos
- 47
- Completed Counter
- 788
Sub Regions
- Bunclody (34)
- Kilbrannish (32)
- Carlow (5)
- Clogrennane (4)
- ragheendarragh (0)
Popular Carlow Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 821 ft • 0 ft • 52 •
Short very fun easy ish DH type trail. A few drops of 2/3 foots, nice berm and a very steep rocky start.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,131 ft • 0 ft • 51 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 1,508 ft • 11 ft • 48 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features rock garden. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,361 ft • 0 ft • 46 •
Nice rocky section in the forest. Can be tight and the rocks could be slippery.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2,605 ft • 0 ft • 33 •
On of Kilbrannish favorite trail, fast and fun to ride
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,627 ft • 0 ft • 31 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1,814 ft • 0 ft • 27 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, log ride, rock garden and skinny. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Carlow Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,177 ft • 0 • Loop •
A Great little gem, ideal challenge for all riders, very slippy when wet.
Photos of Carlow Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Forest Road Kilbrannish | Jan 4, 2026 @ 2:12pm (Europe/Dublin) Jan 4, 2026 | Ideal | W1llard | ||
| Paradise DH Kilbrannish | Jan 4, 2026 @ 2:12pm (Europe/Dublin) Jan 4, 2026 | Ideal | W1llard | ||
| Tangle Twister Kilbrannish | Apr 26, 2025 @ 3:44pm Apr 26, 2025 | Dry | W1llard | ||
| access road to wind turbines connector Kilbrannish | Apr 26, 2025 @ 3:44pm Apr 26, 2025 | Variable | W1llard | ||
| Umbongo Longoria Bunclody | Dec 10, 2023 @ 1:48am Dec 10, 2023 | Wet | frirish | ||
| Critical Mass (upper section) Kilbrannish | May 21, 2023 @ 6:32am May 21, 2023 | Ideal | W1llard | ||
| Easy Rider Kilbrannish | May 21, 2023 @ 6:32am May 21, 2023 | Ideal | W1llard | ||
| 3 Stuges Bunclody | Aug 24, 2022 @ 5:11am Aug 24, 2022 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| Selection Box Kilbrannish | Jul 3, 2022 @ 4:52am Jul 3, 2022 | Prevalent Mud | Kkhornet | ||
| Enduro Alley Kilbrannish | Nov 10, 2021 @ 1:31pm Nov 10, 2021 | Prevalent Mud | DaveMul |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #101908172 | Aug 20, 2026 @ 5:04am Aug 20, 2026 |
| Decoc | vote | trail | activity #95232210 | May 22, 2026 @ 4:15am May 22, 2026 |
| eoghanhigg | ridden | trail | activity #87324327 | Jan 17, 2026 @ 2:53am Jan 17, 2026 |
| W1llard | add | report | activity #86647376 and 1 more | Jan 4, 2026 @ 11:01am Jan 4, 2026 |
| Deanfoley | ridden | trail | activity #70976499 and 3 more | May 4, 2025 @ 6:17am May 4, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail no longer exists | Jul 19, 2020 @ 6:03am Jul 19, 2020 | ||
| report | Short trail that starts with nice 50cm drop... | Jun 11, 2020 @ 4:24am Jun 11, 2020 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails7 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge4 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge4 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 39 | 18 miles | 6,512 ft | 11 miles | 2,198 ft | 47 | 120 | 1 | 2,603 | |||
| E-Bike | 6 | 4 miles | 449 ft | 4,898 ft | 1,978 ft | 100 | 172 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 9 | 7 miles | 669 ft | 1 mile | 1,995 ft | 7 | ||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 6 miles | 269 ft | 4,003 ft | 1,995 ft | 17 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 5,098 ft | 358 ft | 3,346 ft | 358 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Hike | 36 | 18 miles | 6,237 ft | 10 miles | 2,198 ft | 120 | 99 | |||||
| Trail Running | 35 | 17 miles | 6,237 ft | 10 miles | 2,198 ft | 120 | 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Carlow?
Carlow has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Carlow?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Carlow are:
- Jumping Clog (4.2/5)
- 3 Stuges (4.1/5)
- Enduro Alley (4.1/5)
- Jumanji (4.1/5)
- Tunnels 2 (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Carlow?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Carlow are:
- November (3 activities)
- October (2 activities)
- July (2 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Carlow?
The longest trail in Carlow is Dicker Doodle at 1.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Carlow?
Carlow has a total of 39 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Carlow to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Carlow?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Carlow is Dicker Doodle with 76 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Carlow?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Carlow is Umbongo Longoria with 150 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Carlow?
Carlow supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Carlow?
The following bike services are available in Carlow:
- Trail Association (2)
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Are the trails open in Carlow?
The overall region status for Carlow is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 27 trails:
- Clear / Green: 18
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Carlow?
Yes, Carlow supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Carlow that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Carlow?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Carlow are:
- AM (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Carlow?
The highest summit in Carlow is Mount Leinster at 788 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Carlow?
The most popular Strava segments in Carlow are:
- Mt Leinster accent to 640m (1,083 athletes)
- almost (1,069 athletes)
- Mt Leinster Torture Chamber (995 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Carlow?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Carlow directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Carlow?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Carlow are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Carlow?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Carlow are:
- Tangle Twister (4/5)
- Squirly (3/5)
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