McAfee Knob Trailhead — photo spot in Catawba Valley Dr, Catawba, VA 24070, USA
McAfee Knob Trailhead
Score4.7McAfee Knob is an iconic jutting sandstone ledge on the Appalachian Trail with sweeping ridgeline views — ideal for dramatic panoramas, silhouette shots of hikers, fog-in-valley mornings, and colorful sunsets. Trail is moderate and popular; arrive at dawn or weekday golden hour to avoid crowds. Small trailhead parking fills quickly (street overflow available); no entrance fee but pack water and layers — weather changes fast at the ridge.
McAfee Knob Trailhead
Score4.7McAfee Knob is an iconic jutting sandstone ledge on the Appalachian Trail with sweeping ridgeline views — ideal for dramatic panoramas, silhouette shots of hikers, fog-in-valley mornings, and colorful sunsets. Trail is moderate and popular; arrive at dawn or weekday golden hour to avoid crowds. Small trailhead parking fills quickly (street overflow available); no entrance fee but pack water and layers — weather changes fast at the ridge.