Devon E.
5/4/2021
My husband and I like to hike so on our recent visit to Roanoke we started exploring options. We learned that McAfees Knob is the most photographed spot on Appalachian trail. We were a bit nervous...
Mcafee Knob Appalachian Trail
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Salem, VA 24153
McAfee Knob Appalachian Trail, located near Salem, Virginia, offers a moderately challenging 7.8-mile out-and-back trail with stunning panoramic views of the Blue Ridge mountains. This popular hiking destination is known for its picturesque peak at 3,171 feet, making it one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail.
Hikers can enjoy encounters with wildlife, wildflowers, and rocky outcrops along the way, with plenty of water sources available throughout the hike. Maintained by the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, visitors are encouraged to practice leave no trace principles and respect the natural beauty of the area while exploring this iconic trail.
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5.027 reviews
Albert D.
8/31/2023
Great hike mostly in the shade Would recommend if you going in summer go early around 6 am
Jacqueline T.
11/28/2019
What an awesome hike. Our new Thanksgiving tradition has been to go on a hike and this was our pick this year. We got there around 10am since it's a 3 hour drive from Charlotte. I thought it...
Tiffany Y.
11/17/2021
We loved this hike. It is challenging for the distance, but we never thought the elevation gain was so strenuous. We happened to go on a cold, slightly rainy day in the fall so we only happened to...
Stuart L.
6/17/2018
Known as one of the iconic trails on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, this is a must-do day hike for the views of the Blue Ridge. Hard to get close to the experience, unless you are standing up...
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