McAfee Knob is located on the Appalachian Trail, a four-mile trip northbound from the intersection with VA-311 in Catawba, Virginia, or a 16-mile (26 km) hike southward from US-220 in Troutville, Virginia.
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McAfee Knob is a landmark on Catawba Mountain in Catawba, Virginia, USA. It was named after a Scotch-Irish pioneer from the 18th century. The vista offers panoramic views of the Catawba Valley, 1,600 feet (490 m) below, and is considered one of the most famous places along the Appalachian Trail.
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190-mile (3,520-kilometer) hiking trail that runs across the Appalachian Mountains between Georgia and Maine and is managed by the National Park Service.
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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy manages the McAfee Knob hiking trail along the Appalachian Trail. The Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club volunteers maintain nearly 120 miles (190 km) of hiking routes in the Roanoke area (RATC).
How long is McAfee’s Knob?
The McAfee knob is approximately 8 miles long.
How tall is McAfee’s Knob?
McAfee Knob is a geological peak that rises 3,197 feet (974 metres) above sea level.
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