McAfee Knob — photo spot in Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Troutville, VA 24175, USA
McAfee Knob
McAfee Knob is an iconic jutting sandstone ledge on the Appalachian Trail offering sweeping panoramas of the Catawba Valley and Blue Ridge ridgelines — perfect for dramatic landscape and golden-hour shots. Expect a moderate, rocky hike with steep sections; bring sturdy shoes and water. No entry fee; limited parking at the trailhead fills early on weekends. Best visits: sunrise or sunset for warm light and cloud inversions, and fall for peak foliage. Not wheelchair accessible; be prepared for icy
McAfee Knob
McAfee Knob is an iconic jutting sandstone ledge on the Appalachian Trail offering sweeping panoramas of the Catawba Valley and Blue Ridge ridgelines — perfect for dramatic landscape and golden-hour shots. Expect a moderate, rocky hike with steep sections; bring sturdy shoes and water. No entry fee; limited parking at the trailhead fills early on weekends. Best visits: sunrise or sunset for warm light and cloud inversions, and fall for peak foliage. Not wheelchair accessible; be prepared for icy