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 4.6 (8)
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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Boone
  5. Rocky Knob Park
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“Rocky Knob's summit trail. ”

Paul Stahlschmidt
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Miles

1.4

KM
Singletrack

4,001' 1,220 m

High

3,815' 1,163 m

Low

186' 57 m

Up

126' 38 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Dogs must be on leash.

Description

'Ol Hoss is an advanced trail that tops out just over 4000 ft. There are mandatory drops/obstacles; alternate lines are more difficult than the main line. Expect tight climbing switchbacks also.

It's way the heck up there...the ride to the top is over 4.5 miles, with an elevation difference of 750 ft. from the parking lot. Access this trail from Boat Rock Trail, and follow it in a clockwise direction.

Contacts

Local Club: Boone Area Cyclists

Land Manager: Watauga County, NC

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Paul Stahlschmidt
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Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 8 votes

#4

in Rocky Knob Park

#7184

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  4.6 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Rocky Knob Park

#191

in North Carolina

#7,184

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Sunset push to the summit on 'Ol Hoss
May 11, 2018 near Boone, NC
Rocky Knob Bike Park | Black Forest
Dec 31, 1969 near Boone, NC
Black Forest
Oct 26, 2021 near Boone, NC
First drop on 'Ol Hoss.
Apr 3, 2018 near Boone, NC
Cool outcrop of rocks. Location is not 100% submitted after-the-fact.
Sep 11, 2023 near Boone, NC
'Ol Hoss Switchbacks
May 14, 2013 near Boone, NC

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