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1.3 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:11:39
Avg time
575 ft
Altitude min
648 ft
Altitude max
575 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade max
35.6%
Grade min
2,556 ft
Distance climb
3,258 ft
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:11:39
Avg time
Carpet Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaU.S. National Whitewater Center
Charlotte, North Carolina -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonWhen Open
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
This is a loop trail off of the South Main trail. It has some punch climbs, small downhill sections and some flowy downhill sections. It has smooth sections, small rock gardens and the typical roots of the area. The trail gets its name from a piece of carpet put down on the trail on a specific climbing section and has been there for many years.
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- 748 rides
- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to carpet trailhead
(35.266610, -81.010530)
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Routes with this trail
17 miles • 1,644 ft • 13 • Loop •
Just a little loop around the Whitewater Center, most importantly ending at the island bar area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carpet
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Where is Carpet located?
Carpet is located in U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the U.S. National Whitewater Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.26661, -81.01053.
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How hard is Carpet?
Carpet is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Carpet?
Carpet has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 575 ft to 648 ft.
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Is Carpet a point to point trail?
Yes, Carpet is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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