McAfee Knob via Appalachian Trail on Catawba Mountain
The McAfee Knob hike is a must-do for anyone who enjoys panoramic mountain views. The trail offers a mix of shady forest paths, steady inclines, and a few rest stops along the way, making it a comfortable yet challenging route up Catawba Mountain. Once you reach the iconic rock ledge, you’re rewarded with breathtaking views of the Catawba Valley and Roanoke, an experience that feels almost otherworldly, especially at sunrise or sunset. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 8.6 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,709 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,123 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,716 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,900 ft
- Moving time: 3 h 58 m
- Moving speed: 2.2 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.5 mph
- Total time: 4 h 52 m
- Global speed: 1.8 mph
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- Distance: 8.6 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,709 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,123 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,716 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,900 ft
- Moving time: 3 h 58 m
- Moving speed: 2.2 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.5 mph
- Total time: 4 h 52 m
- Global speed: 1.8 mph
About this trail
Name: McAfee Knob via Appalachian Trail on Catawba Mountain trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 37.37990 -80.08925 37.39326 -80.03627
Topography: Roanoke County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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