Hard
McAfee Knob
Virginia
Distance8.8 mi
Est. time~3 hr 48 min
Elevation gain↗ 1,740 ft
RouteOut & back
McAfee Knob is a hard 8.8-mile out & back hike in Virginia with about 1,740 ft of elevation gain. the most-photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.
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