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3.7 miles
Distance
566 ft
Climb
-654 ft
Descent
00:39:20
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
1,591 ft
Altitude min
1,869 ft
Altitude max
1,869 ft
Altitude start
1,781 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-36.2%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,356 ft
Distance flat
00:39:20
Avg time

Rostan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Camp Grier
    Old Fort, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97740 in Trail Running
    • #80351 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Season
    Open Labor Day until Memorial Day
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Camp Grier

The Rostan Trail connects the town of Old Fort via the Copper Ridge (Fonta Flora) Trail from Old US 70 and the Gateway Trail System off Curtis Creek Road.

SEASONAL TRAIL: Closed from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year for camp season

Trail bed is wide single track with occasional gravel road connectors. The west end is steep and narrow and depending on your direction, you'll have one heck of a climb or descent. A steep section in the middle "the wall" is planned for reroute. The rest of the trail is moderate.

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Camp Grier is Private Land - Only Yellow Blazed Rostan Trail is open to public from Labor Day to Memorial Day

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 9, 2025 @ 6:45pm
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Jul 17, 2025 @ 6:15am
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Closed for summer until Labor Day.
Dec 7, 2024 @ 4:39am
Dec 7, 2024
 Open for the season
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Jun 10, 2024 @ 7:20am
Jun 10, 2024
 Apparently this trail closes seasonally. Closed memorial day to Labor Day. G5, keep your trail status updated, please.
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        Directions to rostan trailhead (35.638420, -82.210640)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rostan

        ▼ Where is Rostan located?
        Rostan is located in Camp Grier, Old Fort, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Camp Grier trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.63842, -82.21064.
        ▼ How hard is Rostan?
        Rostan is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rostan?
        Rostan has 566 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 654 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,591 ft to 1,869 ft.
        ▼ Is Rostan a point to point trail?
        Rostan is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rostan?
        Rostan is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rostan?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rostan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rostan?
        Rostan is best visited during: Open Labor Day until Memorial Day.
        ▼ How do I access Rostan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rostan are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rostan?
        The estimated time to ride Rostan is approximately 39 minutes. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Rostan?
        Rostan is a moderately popular trail. There have been 223 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 236 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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