Carme is a region characterized by its diverse geography, offering a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. It encompasses dramatic coastlines with white-sand beaches and rugged cliffs, as well as rolling inland hills, picturesque vineyards, and dense forests of Monterey Pine and Redwood. The terrain, set against the backdrop of the Santa Lucia Mountains, provides an ideal setting for several sports like jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Carme offers more than 10…
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2
runners
8.34km
01:07
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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4
runners
7.89km
00:57
210m
210m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

12.0km
01:28
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
runners
3.77km
00:26
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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355
riders
47.3km
04:21
980m
980m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

351
riders
55.0km
05:09
1,220m
1,220m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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50
riders
39.6km
03:49
940m
940m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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41
riders
39.7km
03:44
730m
730m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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115
riders
67.1km
03:25
880m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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54
riders
96.1km
04:26
1,140m
1,140m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

48
riders
35.4km
01:46
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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42
riders
54.5km
03:21
1,140m
1,140m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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45
riders
42.5km
03:34
760m
760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
riders
52.5km
04:49
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
riders
53.0km
03:52
1,100m
1,100m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

41
riders
37.9km
03:21
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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38
riders
62.9km
04:36
920m
920m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
92.4km
07:10
1,550m
1,550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
34.1km
02:03
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
47.5km
03:16
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
hikers
5.08km
01:29
130m
130m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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13
hikers
3.19km
00:54
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
hikers
7.97km
02:14
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Carme offers a variety of outdoor activities including jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes from coastlines to inland hills and forests, providing options for different sports and skill levels.
Popular jogging routes in Carme include the Carmel Beach – Carmel-by-the-Sea loop, a 5.3-mile (8.5 km) trail with coastal views. The Scenic Bluff Path also provides ocean views. For more options, explore the Running Trails around Carme guide.
Carme offers mountain biking opportunities, particularly in Carmel Valley. Trails like Manzanita Trail, Rancho Loop, Live Oak, and Hitchcock Loop West cater to various skill levels. The region's terrain includes oak woodlands, chaparral, and vineyards. More details are available in the MTB Trails around Carme guide.
Scenic Drive in Carmel-by-the-Sea offers coastal views, while Carmel Valley Road provides a ride through farmland and vineyards. The iconic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach also showcases stunning coastal scenery. For comprehensive information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Carme guide.
Carme features hiking opportunities, with trails exploring diverse landscapes. Mission Trail Nature Preserve offers dog-friendly trails through forests. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve also provides coastal trails with abundant wildlife. The Hiking around Carme guide lists additional options.
Carme is known for its diverse natural features, including pristine white-sand beaches, dramatic cliffs, and Monterey Pine and Redwood forests. Inland, rolling hills, oak woodlands, and vineyards are set against the Santa Lucia Mountains. The Carmel River also winds through the valley.
Yes, Carme offers trails suitable for beginners across various sports. For example, the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail is a safe, paved option for touring cycling. Some mountain biking trails in Carmel Valley also cater to easier skill levels. Specific routes can be found in the komoot guides for each sport.
Mission Trail Nature Preserve in Carme offers dog-friendly trails through its forested areas. Other coastal paths and beaches may also permit dogs, often with leash requirements. It is advisable to check specific trail regulations before visiting.
Carme is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 16,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars. There are 14 routes available across various outdoor sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Carme, including Running Trails around Carme, MTB Trails around Carme, Road Cycling Routes around Carme, Cycling around Carme, Hiking around Carme, and Gravel biking around Carme.
Visitor information for Carmel-by-the-Sea can be found at visitcarmel.com or by calling (831) 238-1849. For Carmel Valley, information is available at seemonterey.com/cities/carmel-valley/ or by calling (831) 659-7275.
Yes, Carme offers opportunities for gravel biking. The region's varied terrain, including unpaved roads and trails through vineyards and woodlands, is suitable for this activity. More information can be found in the Gravel biking around Carme guide.

