more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:19:05
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
1,066 ft
Altitude min
1,179 ft
Altitude max
1,174 ft
Altitude start
1,158 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
2,365 ft
Distance climb
2,178 ft
Distance down
1,388 ft
Distance flat
00:19:05
Avg time

Old Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
    Wilkesboro, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111401 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92323 in E-Biking
    • #274296 in Trail Running
    • #79617 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
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    USACE

Some small changes to this trail has changed it's difficulty level to Blue, although it has Black-rated features such as Rock Drops, Rock Gardens, and Boulders. It is very different from the other other trails at Warrior. It has some steep descending sections as well as tight, slow sections that require different skills to navigate. "Earthquake" trail is a short loop off of Headwaters that is rated Black (Very Difficult).

Disclaimer

This trail and others on the Headwaters Peninsula are currently under construction. More trails are being added and some are not marked or on the map yet. This disclaimer will be removed when everything is finished.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 126 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Old Head Trail Reports

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Nov 7, 2024 @ 9:15am
Nov 7, 2024
Trails Status (as of November 6, 2024) All trails are closed.
Oct 23, 2024 @ 7:01pm
Oct 23, 2024
Warrior Creek is open with partial closure. See Kerr Scott FB page for updates
May 30, 2024 @ 11:54am
May 30, 2024
Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:43am
Nov 21, 2023
 Trails closed by USACE due to rain. See Kerr Scott Facebook page for updates
Nov 15, 2022 @ 6:18am
Nov 15, 2022
closed due to high lake levels. See Kerr Scott Facebook pg. for most status update
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on Nov 7, 2024
Avg: 3.64 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      63
      Tour of Warrior Creek
      16 miles • 1,939 ft • 9 • Loop •
      This is just a route made out of every trail in the area of Kerr Scott Reservoir.
      4
      CRR Blue Purple
      16 miles • 1,709 ft • 9 •
      Ride this route - it is lots of fun.
      7
      Headwaters Hub Sampler
      6 miles • 887 ft • 13 • Loop •
      This route provides a sample of the loops at the Headwaters Hub.
      3.4 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 38%
      2 ★ 13%
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      tubbn8n tubbn8n
      FYi, Headwaters is nothing like anything in the immediate area. It's got chunk, lots of it, and it's due to this rocky gnarness that a lot of people don't ride it. However, if you like this style of riding, I can attest to the fun factor! Go get it!
      Biknben Biknben
      This trail is very similar to the Warrior Trail the leads to it. I don't know why no one is riding it. The leaves need to get packed and blowdowns removed but otherwise this trail is good fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Head located?
      Old Head is located in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.11405, -81.30048.
      ▼ How hard is Old Head?
      Old Head is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Head?
      Old Head has 129 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,066 ft to 1,179 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Head a point to point trail?
      Yes, Old Head is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Head?
      Old Head is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Head?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Head?
      Old Head is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Old Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Head?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Old Head. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Head?
      Old Head is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 574 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 561 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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