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SaveBoone trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Rocky Knob Park and Elk Knob State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
37 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Hike
42 trails
- Trail Running
42 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 13, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 45
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 37
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 42
- Trails Trail Running
- 42
- Total Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,518 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,472 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,545 ft
- Reports
- 1,048
- Photos
- 134
- Completed Counter
- 19,439
Sub Regions
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Elk Knob State Park
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Rocky Knob Park
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- 13
- 6
- 1
Popular Boone Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 157 ft • 1,215 •
This 1.5-mile loop serves as the and exit of all other trails on the mountain. It climbs for about half its distance passing by a large rock outcropping and a small cascade of Creek. Several short climbs lead to a flowy downhill....
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,434 ft • 44 ft • 1,058 •
This short trail provides a sample of Rocky Knob trails for novice riders. Ridden as a loop with , this trail provides an introduction to the mountain. The trail was built with funds from a Keen Effects grant.
• 80 ★ 4.1 • 2 miles • 375 ft • 899 •
Named for the large ship sized rock perched over a turn on this trail, the provides access to the higher trails on the mountain. The first half mile packs in a steep, rocky climb but then the trail mellows out a bit. Several large...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 778 ft • 44 ft • 893 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 191 ft • 820 •
is a great blue trail before heading up to .
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 479 ft • 10 ft • 763 •
is a blue-rated jump session loop designed for riders to work on becoming comfortable on medium size jumps.
Boone Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 2,703 ft • 2 • Loop •
Ready for a backcountry adventure? This link up of Woodruff Ridge, Upper Wilson Ridge, and Schoolhouse...
2 miles • 357 ft • 12 • Loop •
This is one of our favorite flow routes at Rocky Knob and is featured in Freehub Magazine's Pisgah Photo...
• 14 miles • 2,112 ft • 34 •
• 2 miles • 286 ft • 8 •
• 5 miles • 802 ft • 27 •
Photos of Boone Mountain Bike
Videos of Boone Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Ol' Hoss | Sep 10, 2026 @ 5:36pm (America/New_York) Sep 10, 2026 | Ideal | roadbuzz | E-Bike Large blowdown almost at the top of Ol’... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch Trail | Sep 7, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Sep 7, 2026 | Wet | TBoley | ||
| Transfer Station--Army Truck Connector | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC | ||
| Transfer Station | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC | ||
| The Roman Road | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC | ||
| The Jam | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC | ||
| The Blue Ridge | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC | ||
| Stone Soup (Lower Black Forest) | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC | ||
| PBJ Session Connection | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC | ||
| PBJ | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC | ||
| New Boss | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/New_York) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | KristianJackson BAC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| livinlikelarryb | ridden | trail | activity #104398193 and 5 more | Sep 22, 2026 @ 8:14pm 2 days |
| roadbuzz | add | report | activity #103500825 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 2:36pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| TBoley | add | report | activity #103304066 and 1 more | Sep 7, 2026 @ 3:33pm Sep 7, 2026 |
| spencerjoy | wishlist | route | activity #102936630 | Sep 2, 2026 @ 7:54pm Sep 2, 2026 |
| chrisfunkhouser | wishlist | region | activity #102864617 | Sep 1, 2026 @ 6:41pm Sep 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This trail direction is also listed backwards... | Aug 2, 2026 @ 11:17am Aug 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | The trail direction is listed backwards here. | Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:52am Aug 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | My favorite trail I've ridden to date. A great... | Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:04pm Jul 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Inefficient, meandering, boring flat trail... | May 9, 2026 @ 1:10pm May 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Stupid trail and not a black diamond. The... | May 9, 2026 @ 1:09pm May 9, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k34 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge37 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k37 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge39 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Pump Track | skill park | Boone | |
| Jump Start Skills Park | skill park | Boone | |
| Stone Binge Skill Park | skill park | Boone | |
| Skinny Skill Park | skill park | Boone |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 37 | 21 miles | 1,467 ft | 6 miles | 938 ft | #1,164 | #452 | 133 | 1,048 | 3 | 9,561 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 52 ft | 4,377 ft | 213 ft | #5,305 | #1,654 | 1 | 368 | 198 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 8 miles | 217 ft | 3 miles | 272 ft | #597 | #335 | 2 | 23 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 5 miles | 164 ft | 2 miles | 259 ft | #2,868 | #587 | 64 | ||||
| Hike | 42 | 26 miles | 2,510 ft | 8 miles | 2,474 ft | #4,752 | #1,664 | 974 | 413 | |||
| Trail Running | 42 | 26 miles | 2,510 ft | 8 miles | 2,474 ft | #4,303 | #1,311 | 974 | 474 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Boone?
Boone has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Boone?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Boone are:
- PBJ (4.6/5)
- Stone Soup (Lower Black Forest) (4.5/5)
- Ol' Hoss (4.4/5)
- Basic Shrimp Roll (4.3/5)
- Black Forest (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Boone?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Boone are:
- August (112 activities)
- October (97 activities)
- June (89 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Boone?
There are 15 parking locations listed in Boone. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Boone?
The longest trail in Boone is Boat Rock Trail at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Boone?
The best hiking trails in Boone are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Boone?
The best trail running trails in Boone are:
- Angel's Stairway
- Kennedy Trail
- Brookshire Summit Trail
- Brookshire Summit Trail
- Brookshire Summit Trail
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How many trails are in Boone?
Boone has a total of 45 trails. Of those, 37 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Boone to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Boone?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Boone is Black Forest with 416 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Boone?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Boone is Jumbo Shrimp with 527 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Boone?
Boone supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Boone?
The following bike services are available in Boone:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Boone?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Boone is Black Forest with an average grade of 18.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Boone?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Boone. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Boone?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Boone are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Boone?
The overall region status for Boone is Clear / Green. Out of 26 trails:
- Clear / Green: 25
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Boone?
Yes, Boone supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Boone that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Boone?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Boone are: View all mountain biking routes in Boone.
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What type of bike is most common in Boone?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Boone are:
- AM (60 activities)
- DH (9 activities)
- XC (4 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Boone?
The highest summit in Boone is Snake Mountain at 5,564 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Boone?
The most popular Strava segments in Boone are:
- 2019 ASU Short Track (4,141 athletes)
- Beginner Trail Climb (3,320 athletes)
- Rocky Branch DH (2,555 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Boone?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Boone. View all adaptive trails in Boone for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Boone?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Boone directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Boone?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Boone are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Boone?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Boone are:
- Keendergarten (4/5)
- Entrance Trail (3.5/5)
- Mirkwood Forest (Middle Earth Connector) (3/5)
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