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SaveCarnation trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often tight and twisty, flowy and faint trail. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Tolt MacDonald Park and Chinook Bend Natural Area.
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- Mountain Bike
92 trails
- E-Bike
91 trails
- Gravel Bike
24 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Horse
21 trails
- Hike
92 trails
- Trail Running
92 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 7, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 97
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 92
- Trails E-Bike
- 91
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 24
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 21
- Trails Hike
- 92
- Trails Trail Running
- 92
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,961 ft
- Total Vertical
- 549 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 591 ft
- Reports
- 939
- Photos
- 127
- Completed Counter
- 21,205
Sub Regions
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Tolt MacDonald Park
- 16
- 58
- 4
Popular Carnation Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.8 • 3,855 ft • 461 ft • 607 •
Black designation for the climb. Steep grade and loose surface in spots when its dry. There are a few spots of exposure on the way down, but not a trail worthy of single black designation unless you are talking about the climb....
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 1,017 ft • 58 ft • 427 •
This trail is freshly reopened. Thanks locals!
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1,778 ft • 64 ft • 420 •
Quick little bit of fun tech, a couple of roots off kilter, nothing major, super fun. Rebuilt July 2021 mostly along the same route as the old Spine. A nice alternate to riding the road.
• 90 ★ 3.5 • 2,221 ft • 19 ft • 375 •
Pronounced "Wine-D-Ninety", a windier remake of the old I-90 trail that was destroyed by logging. It's a fun winding cross country trail similar to the others nearby. The north entrance sports a very short jump line alternate from...
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1,854 ft • 3 ft • 372 •
Toothpick starts off of the north road and hits the top of Blair Witch Project. It does have two optional stump drops on it. The second one is not rollable so go big. Turns are tight and the whole trail is a blast if you pedal hard....
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,942 ft • 56 ft • 359 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 2.0 • 1,519 ft • 6 ft • 358 •
A short cross country trail with a few fun features to challenge yourself. 2020-05-20: It's fairly new, so go ride it to help it get packed in.
• 75 ★ 3.9 • 3,743 ft • 50 ft • 342 •
Rebuilt in 2019/2020 after clear-cut damage. A tight, twisty and fun trail with plenty of little stuff to challenge you. It seems to flow better in the easterly direction, which is slightly downhill. Continue onto the new Bob's for more...
Carnation Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,286 ft • 17 • Loop •
This route is a crescendo from pure XC to jumpier and jumpier until you get to a series of 5-6 double...
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 607 ft • 6 • Loop •
A quick, fun loop around Tolt. Starts with an unavoidable warm-up climb on IAB, then relax and enjoy the...
9 miles • 1,126 ft • 21 • Point to Point •
Created as a tour of the park in 1-2 hours riding time.
Photos of Carnation Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| pfahey36 | wishlist | route | activity #106243584 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 8:21pm Oct 19, 2026 |
| pfahey36 | wishlist | region | activity #106243537 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 8:19pm Oct 19, 2026 |
| MoaXs7Ig1 | wishlist | trail | activity #106138070 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:04am Oct 18, 2026 |
| Pulsar99 | wishlist | trail | activity #105600188 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:11am Oct 10, 2026 |
| kb7rsk | add | report | activity #105437749 and 20 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 4:33pm Oct 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | kkz | Sep 23, 2026 @ 6:48pm Sep 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Tree down 9/14/26 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 3:40pm Sep 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | Wow what a fun trail! | Aug 24, 2026 @ 4:18pm Aug 24, 2026 | ||
| report | Thank you, I need to go ride it soon! | Jul 17, 2026 @ 6:38am Jul 17, 2026 | ||
| report | thanks!! | Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:43pm Jul 1, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails98 awarded -
10 Blue Trails306 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k38 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge40 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k37 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Valley Memorial Park Pump Track | skill park | Carnation |
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 | 92 | 39 miles | 4,944 ft | 15 miles | 548 ft | #1,634 | #38 | 122 | 939 | 8 | 8,884 | |
| E-Bike | 91 | 39 miles | 4,895 ft | 15 miles | 548 ft | #2,912 | #45 | 3 | 771 | 1 | 756 | |
| Gravel Bike | 24 | 16 miles | 1,424 ft | 6 miles | 531 ft | #525 | #15 | 181 | 1 | 368 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 10 miles | 873 ft | 4 miles | 531 ft | #3,591 | #53 | 53 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 167 ft | 2,772 ft | 115 ft | #3,320 | #45 | 52 | ||||
| Horse | 21 | 10 miles | 1,040 ft | 3 miles | 489 ft | #2,271 | #68 | 227 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 92 | 40 miles | 4,593 ft | 15 miles | 531 ft | #4,519 | #86 | 1 | 932 | 1 | 799 | |
| Trail Running | 92 | 40 miles | 4,593 ft | 15 miles | 531 ft | #4,171 | #73 | 920 | 433 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Carnation?
Carnation has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Carnation?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Carnation are:
- Hot Wok (4.2/5)
- Sidewinder North (4.1/5)
- In & Out (4.1/5)
- Bordercurve (Lower) (4.1/5)
- Two Craters (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Carnation?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Carnation are:
- September (117 activities)
- May (108 activities)
- July (107 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Carnation?
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What is the longest trail in Carnation?
The longest trail in Carnation is Shinglewood Loop at 2.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Carnation?
The best hiking trails in Carnation are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Carnation?
The best trail running trails in Carnation are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Carnation?
Carnation has a total of 97 trails. Of those, 92 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Carnation to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Carnation?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Carnation is Mossy Mountain Way (It's A Bitch) with 461 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Carnation?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Carnation is Shinglewood Loop with 230 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Carnation?
Carnation supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Carnation?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Carnation is Mossy Mountain Way (It's A Bitch) with an average grade of 10%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Carnation?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Carnation. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Carnation?
The overall region status for Carnation is Clear / Green. Out of 70 trails:
- Clear / Green: 61
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Carnation?
Yes, Carnation supports e-bike riding. There are 74 trails in Carnation that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Carnation?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Carnation are: View all mountain biking routes in Carnation.
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What type of bike is most common in Carnation?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Carnation are:
- AM (112 activities)
- XC (11 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Carnation?
There are 3 notable sights in Carnation. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Carnation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Carnation?
The most popular Strava segments in Carnation are:
- 124th to Stillwater parking lot (6,021 athletes)
- 124th Roundabout to new trail construction (1,782 athletes)
- Field (1,536 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Carnation?
There are 8 technical trail features (TTFs) in Carnation. Some popular features include:
- Berm Loop (Berm)
- Very Big Stump 1/2 (Rollable) (Jump)
- Very Big Stump 2/2 (Rollable) (Jump)
- Gap Jump #2 (HTGK) (Gap Jump)
- Gap Jump #3 (HTGK) (Gap Jump)
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What trails are closed in Carnation?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Carnation. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 61
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Carnation?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Carnation. View all adaptive trails in Carnation for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Carnation?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Carnation are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Carnation?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Carnation are:
- Hot Wok (4.7/5)
- Shinglewood Loop (5/5)
- Crosscut Trail (4/5)
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