Near Old Carriage Trail
View from the overlook.
Near Old Carriage Trail
Top of the first hill.
Near Old Carriage Trail
The ravine below
Near Old Carriage Trail
Typical trail section for this hike. Flat, packed, wide dirt lanes. More of a "walk in the woods" than a hike.

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Old Carriage Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
A winding, hilly trail in CVNP.
3.1
mi
Distance
334
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.07mi
Distance
334ft
Elevation Gain
332ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
834ft
High Point
642ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
To get here, park at Red Lock Trailhead and hike on the towpath north. There are two entrances and the trail can be done at either direction. You'll hike up moderate inclines on the same path carriages used to take to get their farm goods to the towpath. Certain sections are very narrow and difficult in the mud, snow, or ice. The trail borders deep and beautiful ravines with a side trail to an overlook. The southern end is partially paved an open to bikes only for a shortcut to the bike trail. Most of the trail is closed to bikes.

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