McAfee Knob
Scenic Lookout and Hiking Trail
Troutville
"Well worth the 3 mile trek up to the view point on the AT."(5 Tips)
"BRING YOUR CAMERA."(2 Tips)
"Bring your camera!"(2 Tips)"trail is well marked and the view at the end"(2 Tips)
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Brian ParkJune 4, 2017The view is absolutely jaw-dropping, and the 10mi round-trip hike is certainly worth it! Moderate/Intermediate for middle-aged people. s/o Terry Shipley, the McAfee ranger; he was a great help to us
Upvote1Downvote- Virginia's Blue RidgeAugust 27, 2013The parking lot for those interested in hiking McAfee Knob is located off VA-311/Catawba Valley Road at the top of Catawba Mountain. Park in the gravel lot and then cross the road to join the trail.Upvote6Downvote
- Andrew ReamsSeptember 15, 2013This is an AWESOME hike. I am not in the best shape and I was able to make it. LONGER but EASIER than sharp top and the views, The best I have seen. BRING YOUR CAMERA. however BE CAREFUL!Upvote1Downvote
Alexis PlunkettSeptember 22, 2018The view is definitely worth the 8 mile round trip! Bring lots of water
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SumuAugust 29, 2013Breathtaking view. I just laid on the rocks till I coukd summon my energy. The last one mile is a killer but totally worth the 8mile hike
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William MeredithOctober 5, 2015It's a nice view. Bring plenty of water and food. You will need the energy. Also, please be VERY careful when at the actual knob itself, please don't end up killing yourself.UpvoteDownvote- Nash PleasantDecember 24, 2019Well worth the 3 mile trek up to the view point on the AT. Hike for sunrise if you canUpvoteDownvote
- Nest Realty NRVApril 13, 2012This is a moderate hike, but the trail is well marked and the view at the end is unmatched. Be sure to sit in the "chair" at the knob.UpvoteDownvote
Colin LordNovember 2, 2015The fire road is a few tenths of a mile shorter compared to if you hike up on the AT.UpvoteDownvote
💚 Styers 💚June 16, 2013Mcafee's Knob is NOWHERE near Troutville!!! Everyone knows that...Geez! I suggested an edit... Needs to be changed!UpvoteDownvote
- Nest Realty NRVApril 13, 2012Bring your camera! This is the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail.UpvoteDownvote
Aaron HendrickJanuary 7, 2013Grew up 10 miles from this trail. One of my favs on the AT...UpvoteDownvote
Kevin CuppApril 2, 2010Bring bug spray! I don't know if it was today's particular conditions, but we were covered by a swarm of gnats at the rocks and it made the trip not very enjoyable.UpvoteDownvote
Tiffany WaldronJuly 16, 2011Don't leave your water bottle in the car and realize it halfway up the trail! lolUpvote1Downvote
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