McAfee Knob loop from Catawba

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United States

Virginia

Roanoke County

McAfee Knob loop from Catawba

Hard

2.8

(23)

hikers

McAfee Knob loop from Catawba

07:13

24.4km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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91 m

Appalachian Trail to Mac Afee Knob

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Great hiking trail to McAffe Knob where you can encounter fantastic wildlife. In addition to the squirrels, we were able to encounter rat snakes, turkeys, chipmunks and white-tailed deer.

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6.11 km

Passage through huge rocks

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It's definitely perfect for bouldering here ;) :D

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6.41 km

McAfee Knob is the most photographed point along the Appalachian Trail. It features a 270-degree panoramic view of the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, Tinker Cliffs to the north, and the Roanoke Valley to the east.

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24.3 km

Hiking parking lot Mc Afee Knob R 311

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Free but quite small hiking parking lot as an ideal starting point for the hike to Mac Afee Knob.

Free but quite small hiking parking lot as an ideal starting point for the hike to Mac Afee Knob.

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24.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

4.88 km

4.35 km

3.13 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.97 km

4.75 km

4.07 km

258 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

March 25, 2024,Listen Up: ’Til my days, changed my ways

Jojo, we finally went along the legendary Appalachian Trail. The group was decimated again today - so it only started with a big pain in the ass.
The original parking lot was closed and so we had to walk a few kilometers to the actual start. The trail itself showed its sunniest side. Even though the path continued along the …

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