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1.6 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:16:39
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
911 ft
Altitude min
1,010 ft
Altitude max
937 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
0.05%
Grade
-24.352%
Grade max
15.444%
Grade min
3,829 ft
Distance climb
3,387 ft
Distance down
1,436 ft
Distance flat
00:16:39
Avg time

Carlyle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Perry Lake State Park
    Meriden, Kansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #147545 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This moderate 2-mile loop is north of 74th street, crosses the camp road, and uses a small section of gravel road near the shore.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carlyle located?
      Carlyle is located in Perry Lake State Park, Meriden, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Perry Lake State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.17978, -95.4765.
      ▼ How hard is Carlyle?
      Carlyle is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.05%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carlyle?
      Carlyle has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 911 ft to 1,010 ft.
      ▼ Is Carlyle a point to point trail?
      Carlyle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Carlyle?
      Carlyle is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carlyle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carlyle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Carlyle?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carlyle are:
      • August (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Carlyle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carlyle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carlyle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Carlyle. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carlyle?
      Carlyle is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 60 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 61 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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