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SaveCarson Peak trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes creeks and alpine terrain. Amenities include shuttle access.
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- Mountain Bike
18 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Horse
11 trails
- Hike
20 trails
- Trail Running
20 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
5 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
3 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Jun 17, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 20
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 18
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 20
- Trails Trail Running
- 20
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 3
- Total Distance
- 88 miles
- Total Descent
- 18,869 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,961 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 13,252 ft
- Reports
- 90
- Photos
- 43
- Completed Counter
- 1,554
Popular Carson Peak Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 322 ft • 182 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.8 • 8 miles • 1,801 ft • 158 •
Rugged alpine single track, mostly above treeline. Watch out for lightning!
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 16 miles • 3,666 ft • 148 •
A high alpine trail that hits the highest point along the entire CT, it has everything from scree field hike-a-bikes to tasteful alpine descending. This is typically done from spring creek pass as a shuttle ride (or bikepacking) ending...
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 998 ft • 148 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour41 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 2.7 • 4 miles • 19 ft • 24 •
Less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 40 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 93 ft • 24 •
Starting from the intersection with the CT, get ready for a loose and steep descent. Once it drops down toward pole creek itself, the trail mellows out a bit with a couple more small loose steep sections. Eventually it drops back below...
• 30 ★ 2.8 • 4 miles • 105 ft • 22 •
A primitive path through a large valley. Gradual grade with quite a few little climbs. Mega willow thickets.
• 50 ★ 2.5 • 4 miles • 2,425 ft • 16 • • hike
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 hours32 minutes to complete this trail.
Carson Peak Mountain Bike Routes
14 miles • 3,110 ft • 3 •
14 miles • 3,166 ft • 2 •
★ 1.0 • 9 miles • 2,547 ft • 4 •
3 miles • 947 ft • 1 •
• 22 miles • 2,686 ft • 4 •
• 18 miles • 3,803 ft • 3 •
Photos of Carson Peak Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| CDT CT - East Fork Middle Pole | Jun 17, 2026 @ 2:05pm (America/Denver) Jun 17, 2026 | Variable | machoprincess | ||
| Maggie Gulch Road | Jun 17, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Denver) Jun 17, 2026 | Ideal | machoprincess | ||
| Pole Creek Trail | Sep 7, 2025 @ 7:23am Sep 7, 2025 | Ideal | markegge | ||
| Pole Creek | Sep 7, 2025 @ 7:23am Sep 7, 2025 | Ideal | markegge | ||
| CDT CT - La Garita Stock Driveway | Sep 7, 2025 @ 7:23am Sep 7, 2025 | Ideal | markegge | ||
| CDT CT - North Clear Creek | Sep 7, 2025 @ 7:23am Sep 7, 2025 | Ideal | markegge | ||
| CDT CT - Carson Saddle | Sep 7, 2025 @ 7:23am Sep 7, 2025 | Ideal | markegge | ||
| West Fork Pole Creek | Jan 7, 2024 @ 6:03am Jan 7, 2024 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Williams Creek Divide | Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:48am Nov 20, 2023 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango | ||
| West Lost | Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:48am Nov 20, 2023 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Continental Divide Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| CaptainHarry | ridden | trail | activity #104225017 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:43am Sep 20, 2026 |
| CaptainHarry | vote | trail | activity #104224967 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:42am Sep 20, 2026 |
| rotheroe | ridden | trail | activity #100813847 | Aug 5, 2026 @ 12:31pm Aug 5, 2026 |
| x4xkUO | wishlist | region | activity #99548764 | Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:33am Jul 19, 2026 |
| kristi24 | ridden | trail | activity #98689969 | Jul 7, 2026 @ 9:19pm Jul 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Not sure why this switched to double black. ... | Sep 2, 2024 @ 11:37am Sep 2, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fun descent mixed with a great view on the... | Jun 2, 2021 @ 8:55am Jun 2, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area | 1 | 2 | 7.1 km | ||
| Baker's Park | 1 | 1 | 15.5 km | ||
| Telluride Bike Park | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 25.4 km |
| Coal Bank and Molas Pass | 1 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 25.5 km |
| Telluride Bike Park Cross Country Trails | 4 | 2 | 1 | 26.2 km |
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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 | 18 | 83 miles | 16,050 ft | 39 miles | 3,960 ft | #5,056 | #121 | 43 | 90 | 4 | 412 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 29 miles | 5,430 ft | 13 miles | 3,363 ft | #4,857 | #70 | 89 | 27 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 19 miles | 2,943 ft | 7 miles | 3,363 ft | #5,499 | #2,378 | 4 | 4 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 8 miles | 2,772 ft | 6 miles | 2,680 ft | #5,508 | #2,379 | 2 | ||||
| Horse | 11 | 43 miles | 12,142 ft | 25 miles | 3,845 ft | #1,205 | #47 | 78 | ||||
| Hike | 20 | 88 miles | 18,868 ft | 43 miles | 3,960 ft | #3,199 | #74 | 90 | 7 | 244 | ||
| Trail Running | 20 | 88 miles | 18,868 ft | 43 miles | 3,960 ft | #2,525 | #46 | 90 | 7 | 71 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 29 miles | 5,430 ft | 13 miles | 3,363 ft | #834 | #28 | 78 | 2 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 3 | 19 miles | 2,943 ft | 7 miles | 3,363 ft | #655 | #24 | 78 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Carson Peak?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Carson Peak are:
- CDT CT - East Fork Middle Pole (3.9/5)
- CDT CT - Canby Mountain (3.9/5)
- Pole Creek Trail (3.8/5)
- West Fork Pole Creek (3.8/5)
- CDT CT - La Garita Stock Driveway (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Carson Peak?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Carson Peak are:
- September (11 activities)
- August (7 activities)
- July (7 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Carson Peak?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Carson Peak. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Carson Peak?
The longest trail in Carson Peak is CDT CT - Jarosa Mesa at 16.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Carson Peak?
The best hiking trails in Carson Peak are:
- Cataract Creek
- CDT CT - Snow Mesa
- CDT CT - Canby Mountain
- CDT CT - La Garita Stock Driveway
- CDT CT - East Fork Middle Pole
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Carson Peak?
The best trail running trails in Carson Peak are:
- CDT (West Pole Creek)
- Pole Creek
- CDT CT - Snow Mesa
- CDT CT - La Garita Stock Driveway
- CDT CT - Canby Mountain
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Carson Peak?
The best dirtbiking trails in Carson Peak are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Carson Peak?
Carson Peak has a total of 20 trails. Of those, 18 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Carson Peak to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Carson Peak?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Carson Peak is CDT CT - Jarosa Mesa with 3,666 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Carson Peak?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Carson Peak is West Lost with 2,368 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Carson Peak?
Carson Peak supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Carson Peak?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Carson Peak is Camp Trail with an average grade of 11.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Carson Peak?
The overall region status for Carson Peak is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 13
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Can I ride an ebike in Carson Peak?
Yes, Carson Peak supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Carson Peak 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 Carson Peak?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Carson Peak are: View all mountain biking routes in Carson Peak.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Carson Peak?
The most popular Strava segments in Carson Peak are:
- County Road 56 Climb (733 athletes)
- Continental Divide Trail Climb (703 athletes)
- County Road 35 Climb (656 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Carson Peak?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Carson Peak are:
- Camp Trail
- CDT CT - Canby Mountain
- CDT CT - East Fork Middle Pole
- CDT CT - Jarosa Mesa
- CDT CT - La Garita Stock Driveway
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