Burnt Knob

Total Miles1.6
Technical Rating
4Moderate
Best TimeSummer
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This trail is a 1.6-mile steep trek to the top of Burnt Knob off the Magruder Corridor. The trail is narrow, with very minimal opportunities to pass other traffic. If you can make it up, it is well worth the short detour. The trail starts off sandy with loose rock and gets progressively harder as it goes, with more and more rock obstacles. Near the top are larger rocks to climb over, where wheel placement will be important depending on your available ground clearance. Once you start, there is no option to turn around until you reach the top.

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Difficulty

Slow and steady wins the race! There are rock faces, obstacles up to 18 inches, and sections of washout. This trail is slightly harder in the rain due to the slickness of the rocks, and would be very difficult with snowfall.

History

Burnt Knob was first just an alidade back in 1922. In 1930, the current log cabin was built atop this granite ridge overlooking McArthur, Stillman, and Burnt Knob lakes. In 1964, the lookout was put on emergency status.

Technical Rating

4

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Arthur Bradley
Oct 18, 2025
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Very steep, rocky, some off camber spots. Snow near the top made the trail slick. Beautiful views and a fun challenge. Several more inches of snow that night, would proceed very cautiously until next summer.

Burnt Knob Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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