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2.6 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-619 ft
Descent
00:32:56
Avg time
-396 ft
Altitude change
520 ft
Altitude min
916 ft
Altitude max
916 ft
Altitude start
518 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
3,150 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,959 ft
Distance flat
00:32:56
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Carnie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Fairgrounds Trails
    Poultney, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #65092 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41068 in Trail Running
    • #113134 in Hiking
    • #6696 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Slate Valley Trails

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Carnie is a highly rated 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Poultney Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 226 ft blue climb. On average it takes 32 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 116 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 634 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/New_York)
Aug 16, 2026
Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:48pm (America/New_York)
Jul 13, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail Can carry bike through fairly easy. it is on Carnie shortly after the big top Scrambler intersection
Jun 24, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/New_York)
Jun 24, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 4:24pm (America/New_York)
Apr 19, 2026
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Apr 19, 2026 @ 4:21pm (America/New_York)
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        Directions to carnie trailhead (43.509220, -73.194280)
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        Slate Valley North Loop
        ★ 3.0 • 19 miles • 2,494 ft • 14 • Loop •
        This route is based out of the Fairgrounds parking lot and features the highlights from the northern part...
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        SVT EPIC 2026
        39 miles • 5,530 ft • 22 •
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        Fairgrounds Rocco's West Loop
        11 miles • 1,420 ft • 9 •
        This loop focuses on hitting all of Fairgrounds West in what I believe to be the best directions. You have...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carnie

        ▼ Where is Carnie located?
        Carnie is located in Fairgrounds Trails, Poultney, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Fairgrounds Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50922, -73.19428.
        ▼ How hard is Carnie?
        Carnie is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carnie?
        Carnie has 226 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 619 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 520 ft to 916 ft.
        ▼ How long is Carnie?
        Carnie is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carnie?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Carnie. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Carnie?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carnie are:
        • July (68 activities)
        • October (49 activities)
        • September (47 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Carnie? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carnie are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Carnie?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Carnie. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Carnie?
        Carnie is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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