more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
362 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:18:53
Avg time
336 ft
Altitude change
849 ft
Altitude min
1,192 ft
Altitude max
849 ft
Altitude start
1,184 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
27.9%
Grade min
5,072 ft
Distance climb
978 ft
Distance down
1,014 ft
Distance flat
00:18:53
Avg time

Carry On Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Coös Trails
    Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #27957 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130013 in Trail Running
    • #134581 in Hiking
    • #19492 in Snowshoeing
    • #7667 in Backcountry Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #216 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #1,811 in Trail Running
    • #2,345 in Hiking
    • #629 in Snowshoeing
    • #112 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Gorham Land Company

A main artery for the network but fun in its own right. Rideable in both directions - typically used as a climbing trail from the bottom of For Pete's Sake.
Begins with a few switchbacks and then mellows out to a rolling traverse across the hillside with multiple descent options along the way eventually leading to the upper half of Alpine Spring.

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AlpineJumps

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 218 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,009 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Carry On Trail Reports

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Aug 12, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/New_York)
Aug 12, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/New_York)
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Jun 10, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/New_York)
Jun 10, 2026
couple of planks rotted out at the start of a bridge
Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/New_York)
Apr 29, 2026
reporter Some spring mud here and there but overall good to go.
Feb 16, 2026 @ 2:08pm (America/New_York)
Feb 16, 2026
reporter Good to go! Be cautious of warm temps, try to avoid leaving ruts.
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Status:
on Aug 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.41 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      sambernstein
      The jump line on the eastern end and the features in the pictures are all now on what's called Biscoff. Trails were renamed for clarity.
      agorban agorban
      Carry On Trail currently open to the intersection with Baggage Claim. Connection to Bear Springs Trail slated for 2019.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carry On located?
      Carry On is located in Coös Trails, Gorham, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Coös Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.39202, -71.19873.
      ▼ How hard is Carry On?
      Carry On is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carry On?
      Carry On has 362 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 849 ft to 1,192 ft.
      ▼ Is Carry On a point to point trail?
      Carry On is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Carry On?
      Carry On is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carry On?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carry On. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Carry On?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Carry On are:
      • September (117 activities)
      • August (113 activities)
      • October (91 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Carry On? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carry On are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carry On?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Carry On. 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 Carry On?
      Carry On is a very popular trail. There have been 3,158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,769 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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