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4.8 miles
Distance
632 ft
Climb
-606 ft
Descent
3,529 ft
High Point
26 ft
Altitude change
3,082 ft
Altitude min
3,408 ft
Altitude start
3,435 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-31.4%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,902 ft
Distance flat

Boone Fork Trail Details

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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Julian Price Memorial Park
    Blowing Rock, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Provides solitude in several environments–-clear streams, pastures, large rock out-crops, meadows, and shaded rhododendron-filled woods. Colorful wood ducks sometimes swim in Boone Fork creek. Allow at least 3 hours of daylight-walking time on this moderate to strenuous 5.5-mile loop trail. Access the trail at the wooden footbridge in Price Park Picnic area (milepost 296.4). TRACK Trail for first 1 mile.

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Jul 31, 2025 @ 9:49am
Jul 31, 2025
Trail has been repaired from Helene
Apr 17, 2025 @ 4:55pm
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it was closed due to Hurricane Halene
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Boone Fork Trail

        Where is Boone Fork Trail located?
        Boone Fork Trail is located in Julian Price Memorial Park, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Julian Price Memorial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.13957, -81.73276.
        How hard is Boone Fork Trail?
        Boone Fork Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Boone Fork Trail?
        Boone Fork Trail has 632 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 606 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,082 ft to 3,529 ft.
        Is Boone Fork Trail a point to point trail?
        Boone Fork Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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