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2,566 ft
Distance
235 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:10:07
Avg time
233 ft
Altitude change
3,329 ft
Altitude min
3,562 ft
Altitude max
3,329 ft
Altitude start
3,563 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
-3.6%
Grade max
36.1%
Grade min
2,169 ft
Distance climb
128 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:10:07
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PBJ Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rocky Knob Park
    Boone, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #66680 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Watauga County Parks and Recreation

The PBJ has been rebuilt 100% top to bottom. The Jumps, Drops, and Berms are the largest at the park. Be sure to work through the progression trails (Jump Start, The Jam, Blue Dream, Blue Ridge, and Transfer Station before attempting PBJ. Inspect all features before riding.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York)
Jun 6, 2026
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May 9, 2026 @ 4:07pm (America/New_York)
May 9, 2026
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Dec 30, 2024 @ 12:28pm
Dec 30, 2024
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Oct 12, 2024 @ 5:43am
Oct 12, 2024
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Aug 4, 2024 @ 9:16am
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        Directions to pbj-4082 trailhead (36.220670, -81.627150)

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        PBJ at Rocky Knob Bike Park - Huge...
        2:36 | 194 | Sep 9, 2024 , Boone
        RockyKnob // PBJ Jump Line // Drops // Jumps...
        3:39 | 304 | Sep 13, 2022 , Boone
        Rocky Knob Bike Park Boone, NC
        0:12 | 313 | Oct 8, 2021 , Boone
        New PBJ | Top to Bottom | Rocky Knob
        0:54 | 265 | Jul 8, 2021 , Boone

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        Frequently Asked Questions About PBJ

        ▼ Where is PBJ located?
        PBJ is located in Rocky Knob Park, Boone, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Knob Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.22067, -81.62715.
        ▼ How hard is PBJ?
        PBJ is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for PBJ?
        PBJ has 235 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,329 ft to 3,562 ft.
        ▼ Is PBJ a point to point trail?
        Yes, PBJ is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.

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