more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
286 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:36:27
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
148 ft
Altitude min
240 ft
Altitude max
228 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
-0.021%
Grade
-42.181%
Grade max
27.261%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,123 ft
Distance flat
00:36:27
Avg time

Carousel Park Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Middle Run Valley Natural Area
    Newark, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #325784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63540 in Trail Running
    • #305028 in Hiking
    • #17914 in Adaptive Biking
    • #49034 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #268 in Mountain Biking · Delaware [+]
    • #41 in Trail Running
    • #283 in Hiking
    • #25 in Adaptive Biking
    • #74 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Gravel and small Singletrack option off to the side of the hard carousel climb.

Access Info

Multiple trail heads and parking lots.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carousel Park located?
      Carousel Park is located in Middle Run Valley Natural Area, Newark, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Middle Run Valley Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.72742, -75.68941.
      ▼ How hard is Carousel Park?
      Carousel Park is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.021%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carousel Park?
      Carousel Park has 286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 289 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 148 ft to 240 ft.
      ▼ Is Carousel Park a point to point trail?
      Carousel Park is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Carousel Park?
      Carousel Park is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carousel Park?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carousel Park. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Carousel Park?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carousel Park are:
      • August (3 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Carousel Park? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carousel Park are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carousel Park?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Carousel Park. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carousel Park?
      Carousel Park is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 73 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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