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3,366 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:09:18
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
119 ft
Altitude min
169 ft
Altitude max
169 ft
Altitude start
121 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
722 ft
Distance climb
2,241 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:09:18
Avg time

Carmichael Trails Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carmichael Trails
    Sydney River, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104690 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #275231 in Trail Running
    • #233446 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

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Carmichael Trails is a 1 km popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Sydney River Nova Scotia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 m green climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Carmichael Trails Trail Reports

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May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm
May 1, 2020
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Sep 2, 2018 @ 3:33am
Sep 2, 2018
Fallen logs have all been taken care of. Trails are dry and in good shape.
May 15, 2018 @ 7:22pm
May 15, 2018
Nice evening out.. rain was just starting
Aug 27, 2017 @ 12:39pm
Aug 27, 2017
Fallen logs
Aug 1, 2016 @ 11:16am
Aug 1, 2016
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        Directions to carmichael-trails trailhead (46.084280, -60.214490)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carmichael Trails

        Where is Carmichael Trails located?
        Carmichael Trails is located in Carmichael Trails, Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Carmichael Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.08428, -60.21449.
        How hard is Carmichael Trails?
        Carmichael Trails is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Carmichael Trails?
        Carmichael Trails has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 119 ft to 169 ft.
        Is Carmichael Trails a point to point trail?
        Carmichael Trails is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Carmichael Trails?
        Carmichael Trails is 3,366 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Carmichael Trails?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Carmichael Trails. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Carmichael Trails?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carmichael Trails are:
        • August (2 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Carmichael Trails? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carmichael Trails are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Carmichael Trails?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Carmichael Trails. The trail is 3,366 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Carmichael Trails?
        Carmichael Trails is a very popular trail. There have been 259 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 259 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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