more stats
2,329 ft
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:07:25
Avg time
183 ft
Altitude change
3,815 ft
Altitude min
3,998 ft
Altitude max
3,815 ft
Altitude start
3,999 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
1,877 ft
Distance climb
203 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:07:25
Avg time

Ol' Hoss Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rocky Knob Park
    Boone, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43245 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131729 in Trail Running
    • #21935 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster

Named after nearby legend Doc Watson’s guitar, Ol’ Hoss climbs a half-mile to reach the summit of Rocky Knob at 4000 feet. This 1.5-mile loop serves as the entrance and exit of all other trails

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 529 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on Sep 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.36 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jul 31, 2026 @ 2:35pm
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      Sep 10, 2026 @ 2:36pm
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      Rocky Knob Boone
      ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 824 ft • 8 • Loop •
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      4 ★ 15%
      3 ★ 15%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ol' Hoss located?
      Ol' Hoss 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 36.21786, -81.61789.
      ▼ How hard is Ol' Hoss?
      Ol' Hoss is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ol' Hoss?
      Ol' Hoss has 194 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,815 ft to 3,998 ft.
      ▼ Is Ol' Hoss a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ol' Hoss is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ol' Hoss?
      Ol' Hoss is 2,329 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ol' Hoss?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ol' Hoss. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ol' Hoss?
      Ol' Hoss is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Ol' Hoss? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ol' Hoss are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ol' Hoss?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Ol' Hoss. The trail is 2,329 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ol' Hoss?
      Ol' Hoss is a very popular trail. There have been 3,169 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,879 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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