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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 6, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        45
        Trails Mountain Bike
        37
        Trails E-Bike
        4
        Trails Gravel Bike
        10
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        6
        Trails Hike
        42
        Trails Trail Running
        42
        Total Distance
        28 miles
        Total Descent
        2,518 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,472 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        5,545 ft
        Reports
        1,043
        Photos
        132
        Ridden Counter
        18,919
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        Popular Boone Mountain Biking Trails

        95 3.5 381 ft 25 ft 1,226
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        90 4.0 2 miles 157 ft 1,188
        This 1.5-mile loop serves as the and exit of all other trails on the mountain. It climbs for about half its distance passing by a large rock outcropping and a small cascade of Creek. Several short climbs lead to a flowy downhill....
        95 4.0 1,434 ft 44 ft 1,035
        This short trail provides a sample of Rocky Knob trails for novice riders. Ridden as a loop with , this trail provides an introduction to the mountain. The trail was built with funds from a Keen Effects grant.
        80 4.1 2 miles 375 ft 881
        Named for the large ship sized rock perched over a turn on this trail, the provides access to the higher trails on the mountain. The first half mile packs in a steep, rocky climb but then the trail mellows out a bit. Several large...
        75 4.0 778 ft 44 ft 877
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.0 1 mile 191 ft 797
        is a great blue trail before heading up to .
        85 4.6 2,329 ft 194 ft 794
        Named after nearby legend Doc Watson’s guitar, Ol’ Hoss climbs a half-mile to reach the summit of Rocky Knob at 4000 feet. This 1.5-mile loop serves as the and exit of all other trails
        100 4.6 479 ft 10 ft 747
        is a blue-rated jump session loop designed for riders to work on becoming comfortable on medium size jumps.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 1 rides
        Past Week
        • 19 rides

        Boone Mountain Bike Routes

        4.0 15 miles 2,703 ft 2 Loop
        Ready for a backcountry adventure? This link up of Woodruff Ridge, Upper Wilson Ridge, and Schoolhouse...
        3.0 6 miles 824 ft 8 Loop
        Great ride and well maintained
        2 miles 357 ft 12 Loop
        This is one of our favorite flow routes at Rocky Knob and is featured in Freehub Magazine's Pisgah Photo...
        14 miles 2,112 ft 34
        2 miles 286 ft 8
        5 miles 802 ft 27

        Photos of Boone Mountain Bike

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        102 |
        Aug 28, 2024 @ 5:13am
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        333 |
        Oct 10, 2020 @ 4:17pm
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        280 |
        Oct 10, 2020 @ 4:13pm
        Oct 10, 2020

        Videos of Boone Mountain Bike

        Stone Soup Rocks!
        0:05 | 218 | Oct 15, 2020
        PBJ
        trail: PBJ
        0:49 | 347 | Mar 20, 2020
        The Myth of Sisyphus
        trail: PBJ
        2:26 | 237 | Mar 6, 2020
        Winter Sunset Session at Rocky Knob Mountain...
        trail: PBJ
        3:15 | 364 | Jan 2, 2020
        Exercise 2
        2:38 | 4193 | Nov 27, 2019
        Trail Work Day -- ASU Watauga Living Learning...
        trail: PBJ
        0:07 | 36 | Aug 17, 2019
        Exercise 2
        0:34 | 2464 | May 13, 2019
        Outerbike e
        0:58 | 40 | May 2, 2019

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        Nathan9540addphotoactivity #96695569
        Jun 10, 2026 @ 2:13pm
        Jun 10, 2026
        robertscottpiercewishlistregionactivity #96691330
        Jun 10, 2026 @ 12:59pm
        Jun 10, 2026
        Nathan9540addphotoactivity #96594886 and 6 more
        Jun 9, 2026 @ 3:57am
        Jun 9, 2026
        NimblePossumwishlisttrailactivity #96540826 and 1 more
        Jun 8, 2026 @ 8:17am
        Jun 8, 2026
        KristianJacksonaddreportactivity #96392422 and 29 more
        Jun 6, 2026 @ 11:39am
        Jun 6, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        provin1327trailBoat Rock TrailInefficient, meandering, boring flat trail...
        May 9, 2026 @ 1:10pm
        May 9, 2026
        provin1327trailNew BossStupid trail and not a black diamond. The...
        May 9, 2026 @ 1:09pm
        May 9, 2026
        StevenMcNutttrailThe Roman RoadGood spot to session for an intermediate rider...
        Sep 1, 2025 @ 11:26am
        Sep 1, 2025
        KristianJacksonreportJumbo ShrimpCorrected!
        Jun 23, 2025 @ 11:03am
        Jun 23, 2025
        highcountrybikereportMiddle Earth TrailAll clear
        Sep 17, 2024 @ 3:51am
        Sep 17, 2024

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike3721 miles1,467 ft6 miles938 ft
        #1,163#4471321,04339,313
        E-Bike43 miles52 ft4,377 ft213 ft
        #5,103#1,592364175
        Gravel Bike108 miles217 ft3 miles272 ft
        #597#335213
        Adaptive Bike65 miles164 ft2 miles259 ft
        #598#83264
        Hike4226 miles2,510 ft8 miles2,474 ft
        #5,111#1,799969401
        Trail Running4226 miles2,510 ft8 miles2,474 ft
        #4,704#1,453969448

        Frequently Asked Questions About Boone

        What are the best places to ride in Boone?
        Boone has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Boone?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Boone are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Boone?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Boone are:
        • July (153 activities)
        • May (84 activities)
        • June (84 activities)
        Check the Boone reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Boone?
        There are 15 parking locations listed in Boone. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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