McAfee Knob
Arguably the most iconic viewpoint on the Appalachian Trail!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 571 m
- Descent
- 570 m
Hiking in Roanoke
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Hiking Routes in Roanoke
Appalachian Trail: McAfee Knob Trailhead to Blackhorse Gap
The iconic AT segment home to McAfee Knob and Tinker Cliffs.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 52 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
Appalachian Trail: VA-630 to McAfee Knob Trailhead
The trek to the iconic Dragon's Tooth formation.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 47 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Hiking Guidebooks in Roanoke
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
10 routes · Hiking