Carson Trail
There are about 6 lookout points along the trail that give great views of the salt-marsh. The trail is fairly flat with minimal elevation gain and ascent.
This is a popular trail, especially for dog walkers and strollers. Biking is technically allowed, but may be a bit difficult due to the high foot traffic.
Parking a be a bit tight if you show up later in the morning since the parking lot is not very large. To enjoy this trail during the Summer, show up early.
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- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- Loop
- Est. Time
- 30 min
- Elev. Gain
- 45'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- August 26, 2016
- Updated
- April 03, 2019
Weather Forecast
Overnight
Low
54°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High
77°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low
57°F
Clear
Thursday
High
83°F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low
61°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High
86°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
High
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sunday Night
Low
51°F
Rain Showers Likely
Monday
High
66°F
Chance Rain Showers
Monday Night
Low
52°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tuesday
High
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Total Change
30 ft.
9 m
9 m
Ascent
45 ft.
14 m
14 m
Descent
45 ft.
14 m
14 m
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Features
- Vista / Lookout Point
- Dogs
- Biking
Points of interest
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Parking
43.347462, -70.54808 -
Main Trailhead
43.347096, -70.548291
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Dirt
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