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7.5 miles
Distance
631 ft
Climb
-2,773 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-2,142 ft
Altitude change
10,453 ft
Altitude min
12,782 ft
Altitude start
10,640 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-52.3%
Grade max
76.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
951 ft
Distance flat

Carson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Carson Peak
    Silverton, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #518
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

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Carson is a 8 mile less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Silverton Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:46am
Nov 20, 2023
 Snow covered for season.
Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:46am
Nov 20, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carson located?
      Carson is located in Carson Peak, Silverton, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Carson Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.85779, -107.35641.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carson?
      Carson has 631 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,773 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,453 ft to 13,135 ft.
      ▼ Is Carson a point to point trail?
      Carson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Carson?
      Carson is 7.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Carson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Carson?
      Carson is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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