Mcafee knob va

Details about the new parking and associated hikes are here. Drive 1. You will pass the post office and the Catawba Community Center and see two large old silos ahead on the right — that is the CSC.

There are marked parking spaces for 25 cars, including 2 handicapped spaces. There is a wheelchair-accessible port-a-pot. The trail begins at the gate across the road. Follow the orange blazes! Round trip to McAfee Knob: a little over 10 mi. Round trip to McAfee Knob: about Here are several ways to hike from the Va parking lot: Via the AT and the fire road.

From the parking lot P begin by carefully crossing Va to the white-blazed Appalachian Trail brown line. Climb the hill and steps on the AT In about 0. Go left towards the fire road and then right on the fire road blue line.

Walk about 2 miles on the fire road to its second junction with the AT end of solid blue line on map — many people who take the fire road miss this turn! At the top of your climb, you will see a sign pointing left towards the View at McAfee Knob. Allow 4 to 6 hours. Via the AT. Go right to stay on the AT brown line.

The AT will again cross the fire road in about 2. Stay on the AT by climbing the rock steps on the far side of the fire road and climbing about 1. Returning via the fire road. Turn right on the fire road blue line and walk about 2 miles to its junction with a marked spur trail back to the AT.

Turn right on the AT to return to the parking lot in about 0. Some folks get a little confused on this section! It makes for an excellent 2 day backpacking trip, with many rewarding views.

While there are a few different route options, this version details one route option LAT This 4. The hike will take approximately 3 hours, including a half-hour spent exploring up top. As you pull into the tr Mountain Bike at Carvins Cove Carvins Cove draws attention from all over the mountain biking community, and has so much to offer both the beginner and expert alike. Hike to Tinker Cliffs Looking for a day trip?

Look no further than Tinker Cliffs, tucked away in Virginia. This trail provides a workout that is loaded with flowers, bridges, rocks, and views that will leave you inspired to explore more!

There are no restrooms located at the parking lot or along the trail. Make sure you stop at the gas station as you turn onto Route , this will be your last public restroom. The tr Canoe or Kayak at Carvins Cove Part of the attraction to the Cove is that you can literally leave work at 5pm and be in the water paddling in plenty of time to catch the sunset.

Catching a sunrise is slightly more difficult just because the boat landing doesn't open until am. However, it's still possible to paddle out and get in position just in time as evidenced by both the sunrise and sunset photos above. But the views Hike to Hay Rock If you're looking for a hike in the Roanoke area without the crowds that McAfee Knob draws, but still want a challenging hike with great views, try hiking to Hay Rock.

This 8. Outdoor Patios. VBR Takeout Maps. Food Trucks. Foodie Sample Itinerary. Region About VBR. Blue Ridge Mountains. Photo Gallery. Smith Mountain Lake. Social Media. You are a rock star for checking off this massive accomplishment. From the McAfee Knob parking area, this hike took nearly six hours, including time to break for lunch, re-hydrate and savor all the well-earned views.

I could absolutely relate to most reviewers. Skip to content. Hikes with Views. Trail Stats Length Even the parallel spaces along winding Old Catawba Road can all be snapped up by early birds.

The hike along the fire road is forested and straightforward. Fairly basic. Wrap-Up Notes From the McAfee Knob parking area, this hike took nearly six hours, including time to break for lunch, re-hydrate and savor all the well-earned views. You May Also Like. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.

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