more stats
479 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
3,553 ft
Altitude min
3,570 ft
Altitude max
3,569 ft
Altitude start
3,563 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
200 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
Avg time

The Jam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rocky Knob Park
    Boone, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44923 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #278612 in Trail Running
    • #60205 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Jam is a blue-rated jump session loop designed for riders to work on becoming comfortable on medium size jumps.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 79 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 580 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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The Jam Trail Reports

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Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.6 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★ 40%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      20yrt1
      Good place to warm up before you get on the real trails
      UzhM8
      Fun loop to session with some fun tables.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Jam located?
      The Jam 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 36.22065, -81.62465.
      ▼ How hard is The Jam?
      The Jam is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Jam?
      The Jam has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,553 ft to 3,570 ft.
      ▼ Is The Jam a point to point trail?
      The Jam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Jam?
      The Jam is 479 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Jam?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Jam. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Jam?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Jam are:
      • June (38 activities)
      • July (34 activities)
      • August (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Jam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Jam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Jam?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Jam. The trail is 479 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Jam?
      The Jam is a very popular trail. There have been 3,087 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,486 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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