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1.7 miles
Distance
271 ft
Climb
-787 ft
Descent
00:56:57
Avg time
-517 ft
Altitude change
2,600 ft
Altitude min
3,316 ft
Altitude max
3,117 ft
Altitude start
2,602 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-43.2%
Grade max
42.9%
Grade min
2,070 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:56:57
Avg time

John Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah Brevard Area Trails
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #365
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

John Rock is a 2 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Brevard North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 56 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 14, 2026 @ 7:24pm (America/New_York)
Sep 14, 2026
 Tree down third of a mile from trailhead. Blocking trail.
Jan 8, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jan 8, 2026
Nov 16, 2024 @ 9:54am
Nov 16, 2024
Jul 13, 2024 @ 8:44am
Jul 13, 2024
 Large Hornets nest down at the final downhill portion of the trail if traveling counterclockwise, be careful if walking that way. (Bald faced Hornets)
Apr 14, 2024 @ 2:59am
Apr 14, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is John Rock located?
      John Rock is located in Pisgah Brevard Area Trails, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah Brevard Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.26897, -82.78781.
      ▼ How hard is John Rock?
      John Rock is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for John Rock?
      John Rock has 271 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 787 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,600 ft to 3,316 ft.
      ▼ Is John Rock a point to point trail?
      John Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is John Rock?
      John Rock is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on John Rock?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on John Rock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access John Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to John Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride John Rock?
      The estimated time to ride John Rock is approximately 57 minutes. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is John Rock?
      John Rock has limited popularity data available. There have been 716 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 706 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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