more stats
3,573 ft
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:06:48
Avg time
136 ft
Altitude change
258 ft
Altitude min
404 ft
Altitude max
260 ft
Altitude start
397 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-3.6%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
2,881 ft
Distance climb
581 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:06:48
Avg time

Carmichael County Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nisene Marks State Park
    Aptos, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #26319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91255 in E-Biking
    • #104878 in Trail Running
    • #120441 in Hiking
    • #49258 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #700 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,852 in E-Biking
    • #5,094 in Trail Running
    • #6,691 in Hiking
    • #2,191 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A simple trail from the perimeter road behind Cabrillo College up the the Vienna Woods Trail and access to Nisene Marks.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 307 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carmichael County Trail located?
      Carmichael County Trail is located in Nisene Marks State Park, Aptos, California, United States. It is part of the Nisene Marks State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.98966, -121.92202.
      ▼ How hard is Carmichael County Trail?
      Carmichael County Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carmichael County Trail?
      Carmichael County Trail has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 258 ft to 404 ft.
      ▼ Is Carmichael County Trail a point to point trail?
      Carmichael County Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Carmichael County Trail?
      Carmichael County Trail is 3,573 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carmichael County Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carmichael County Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Carmichael County Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carmichael County Trail are:
      • August (24 activities)
      • September (18 activities)
      • July (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Carmichael County Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carmichael County Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carmichael County Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Carmichael County Trail. The trail is 3,573 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carmichael County Trail?
      Carmichael County Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,957 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,974 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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