more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-373 ft
Descent
00:15:52
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
00:15:52
Avg time

Carol Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Fe Mountains
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120300 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126572 in Trail Running
    • #82776 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,006 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #926 in Trail Running
    • #813 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.

Tags
FlowyRocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 123 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on Mar 22, 2026
Avg: 3.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      saltschuler
      Pretty lousy trail as of March 2025. Nonsensical routing and erosion have ruined whatever flow or fun existed here.
      mountzlu
      Not a super fun trail to climb. Pretty loose over hardpack the whole way with numerous sections of baby head. Honestly was probably a better trail at one time, but it seems to have gotten washed out in a number of places.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 16 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 609 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 594 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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