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Black Forest

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Boone
  5. Rocky Knob Park
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“Black Forest is a fun, steep, technical downhill with lots of killer drops and tech. ”

Ethan Cannon
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Miles

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Singletrack

4,002' 1,220 m

High

3,609' 1,100 m

Low

1' 0 m

Up

394' 120 m

Down

19%

Avg Grade (11°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

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Features Drops/Jumps

One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

After reaching the summit of Rocky Knob through 'Ol Hoss, there will be a sign labeled "Black Forest" on the left. Take this, and pass over a small wooden bridge and prepare for some gnar. It all starts with a pretty substantial rock drop, then continues with some steep, chunky tech. From there it's nonstop drops, steepness, rocks, and fun. Black Forest eventually connects to Boat Rock and Stone Soup.

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Local Club: Boone Area Cyclists

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Trail Ratings

  5.0 from 6 votes

#2

in Rocky Knob Park

#1246

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Trail Rankings

#2

in Rocky Knob Park

#67

in North Carolina

#1,246

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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
Bridge feature with drop at the end.
Apr 3, 2018 near Boone, NC
Drop off of bridge feature, caution signs are customary when approaching a drop or rock garden.
Apr 3, 2018 near Boone, NC
One of the few small drops along the trail.
Apr 3, 2018 near Boone, NC

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