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Carpet

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A fun carpeted switchback climb followed by some decent downhill.
1
mi
Distance
126
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/Creek

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.96mi
Distance
126ft
Elevation Gain
128ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
650ft
High Point
574ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Carpet is a mile in length and has one climb that has a carpet covering one of the switchbacks and two nice downhill sections. The trail connects back with the Main Loop slightly to the west of the entrance to the trail and leads to Weigh Station Trail.

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