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1.3 miles
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-373 ft
Descent
00:16:09
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
7,257 ft
Altitude min
7,549 ft
Altitude max
7,440 ft
Altitude start
7,257 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
1,932 ft
Distance climb
4,281 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:16:09
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Carol Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Fe Mountains
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113047 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91261 in Trail Running
    • #37670 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Carol's rides well in both directions. The climb to the saddle from the south is demanding but 100% ridable. Descending south from the saddle this very old horse packing trail has good flow and swoop to it until you reach the Carol to Burn connector. Beyond that the trails is loose and chunky but still a fun descent. Generally, heading north, the preferred route would be Burn trail until the Carol to Burn connector, and then finish the climb south on Carol.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carol

        ▼ Where is Carol located?
        Carol is located in Santa Fe Mountains, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.72778, -105.895.
        ▼ How hard is Carol?
        Carol is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carol?
        Carol has 190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 373 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,257 ft to 7,549 ft.
        ▼ Is Carol a point to point trail?
        Carol is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Carol?
        Carol is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carol?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Carol. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Carol?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carol are:
        • July (22 activities)
        • May (17 activities)
        • September (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Carol? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carol are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Carol?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Carol. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Carol?
        Carol is a moderately popular trail. There have been 602 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 586 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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