more stats
3,809 ft
Distance
218 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:07:55
Avg time
213 ft
Altitude change
2,079 ft
Altitude min
2,291 ft
Altitude max
2,079 ft
Altitude start
2,290 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
3,064 ft
Distance climb
279 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:07:55
Avg time

The Carousel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • AKA
    The Carousel - official
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55723 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45003 in E-Biking
    • #130795 in Trail Running
    • #334993 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #935 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #709 in E-Biking
    • #3,953 in Trail Running
    • #8,062 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance

A very mellow CLIMBING trail for all level of rider. Area has been ravaged by forest fire in June 2018.

Tags
BermsRock gardens
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 503 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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The Carousel Trail Reports

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on Sep 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.05 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-carousel trailhead (47.696940, -117.314620)

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      May 15, 2018 @ 8:56pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Carousel located?
      The Carousel is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.69694, -117.31462.
      ▼ How hard is The Carousel?
      The Carousel is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Carousel?
      The Carousel has 218 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,079 ft to 2,291 ft.
      ▼ Is The Carousel a point to point trail?
      The Carousel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Carousel?
      The Carousel is 3,809 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Carousel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Carousel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Carousel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Carousel are:
      • April (41 activities)
      • October (34 activities)
      • May (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Carousel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Carousel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Carousel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride The Carousel. The trail is 3,809 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Carousel?
      The Carousel is a very popular trail. There have been 2,297 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,451 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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