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1.1 miles
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:19:05
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
1,066 ft
Altitude min
1,179 ft
Altitude max
1,174 ft
Altitude start
1,158 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
2,365 ft
Distance climb
2,178 ft
Distance down
1,388 ft
Distance flat
00:19:05
Avg time

Old Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
    Wilkesboro, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111401 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92323 in E-Biking
    • #274296 in Trail Running
    • #79617 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    USACE

Some small changes to this trail has changed it's difficulty level to Blue, although it has Black-rated features such as Rock Drops, Rock Gardens, and Boulders. It is very different from the other other trails at Warrior. It has some steep descending sections as well as tight, slow sections that require different skills to navigate. "Earthquake" trail is a short loop off of Headwaters that is rated Black (Very Difficult).

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This trail and others on the Headwaters Peninsula are currently under construction. More trails are being added and some are not marked or on the map yet. This disclaimer will be removed when everything is finished.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Nov 7, 2024 @ 9:15am
Nov 7, 2024
Trails Status (as of November 6, 2024) All trails are closed.
Oct 23, 2024 @ 7:01pm
Oct 23, 2024
Warrior Creek is open with partial closure. See Kerr Scott FB page for updates
May 30, 2024 @ 11:54am
May 30, 2024
Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:43am
Nov 21, 2023
 Trails closed by USACE due to rain. See Kerr Scott Facebook page for updates
Nov 15, 2022 @ 6:18am
Nov 15, 2022
closed due to high lake levels. See Kerr Scott Facebook pg. for most status update
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        Directions to old-head trailhead (36.114050, -81.300480)

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        Routes with this trail

        62
        Tour of Warrior Creek
        16 miles • 1,939 ft • 9 • Loop •
        This is just a route made out of every trail in the area of Kerr Scott Reservoir.
        4
        CRR Blue Purple
        16 miles • 1,709 ft • 9 •
        Ride this route - it is lots of fun.
        7
        Headwaters Hub Sampler
        6 miles • 887 ft • 13 • Loop •
        This route provides a sample of the loops at the Headwaters Hub.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Head

        ▼ Where is Old Head located?
        Old Head is located in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.11405, -81.30048.
        ▼ How hard is Old Head?
        Old Head is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Head?
        Old Head has 39 m of elevation gain. The trail has 44 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 325 m to 359 m.
        ▼ Is Old Head a point to point trail?
        Yes, Old Head is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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