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1.3 miles
Distance
362 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:19:53
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
00:19:53
Avg time

Carry On Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Coös Trails
    Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #9319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51519 in Trail Running
    • #24265 in Hiking
  • 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
    No
  • 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 66 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 825 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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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.
Jan 25, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/New_York)
Jan 25, 2026
 reporter Big storm, not yet groomed
Jan 16, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/New_York)
Jan 16, 2026
 reporter Firm and fast, basically a ribbon of ice. Studs highly recommended.
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on Jun 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.37 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to carry-on trailhead (44.392020, -71.198730)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carry On

        ▼ 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.

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