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McAfee Knob

(27) Salem, VA

Recommended Routes in North Mountain Trail System - 3

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Favorite Sunrise at McAfee Knob.
Intermediate/Difficult

McAfee Knob

7.4 mi 12.0 km 1,340' Up 408.53 m Up 1,344' Down 409.56 m Down

Salem, VA
Favorite Fog clearing from the valley below.
Difficult

Dragon's Tooth

4.8 mi 7.7 km 1,162' Up 354.24 m Up 1,174' Down 357.81 m Down

New Castle, VA
Favorite Photo by Sam Dean Photography for Roanoke Outside Foundation
Difficult

Virginia's Triple Crown Loop

34.8 mi 55.9 km 6,774' Up 2064.63 m Up 6,778' Down 2065.99 m Down

Salem, VA

North Mountain Trail System Hiking

  • 90 Miles 144 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 3 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 11 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in North Mountain Trail System - 12

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1.6 mi 2.6 km #1Dragon's Tooth Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
New Castle, VA
Intermediate/Difficult
New Castle, VA
2.5 mi 4.0 km #2McAfee Fire Road
Intermediate
Salem, VA
Intermediate
Salem, VA
2.7 mi 4.4 km #3Andy Layne Trail
Difficult
New Castle, VA
Difficult
New Castle, VA
13.7 mi 22.0 km #4North Mountain Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
New Castle, VA
Intermediate/Difficult
New Castle, VA
1.3 mi 2.1 km #5Deer Trail
Difficult
New Castle, VA
Difficult
New Castle, VA
2.0 mi 3.1 km #6Grouse Trail
Difficult
New Castle, VA
Difficult
New Castle, VA
10.9 mi 17.6 km #7Broad Mountain Trail
Difficult
New Castle, VA
Difficult
New Castle, VA
1.8 mi 2.9 km #8Turkey Trail
Difficult
New Castle, VA
Difficult
New Castle, VA
1.7 mi 2.8 km #9Catawaba Valley Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
New Castle, VA
Intermediate/Difficult
New Castle, VA
0.3 mi 0.5 km #10Boy Scout Trail
Difficult
New Castle, VA
Difficult
New Castle, VA
4.1 mi 6.6 km #11Catawba Greenway Loop
Intermediate
New Castle, VA
Intermediate
New Castle, VA

Photos of North Mountain Trail System - 9

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Patriotic Section Hikers stand on McAfee Knob.
Mar 13, 2017 near Salem, VA
Photo by Sam Dean Photography for Roanoke Outside Foundation
Apr 27, 2017 near Salem, VA
A hiker enjoys her reward on McAfee Knob.
Jun 24, 2017 near Salem, VA
McAfee Knob is the perfect place to rest and enjoy the view.
Jul 2, 2017 near Salem, VA
North Mountain rocky ridge
Aug 7, 2017 near New Castle, VA
Sunrise at McAfee Knob.
Oct 12, 2017 near Salem, VA
Catawba Mountain in a Cloud.
Oct 12, 2017 near Salem, VA
Catawba Greenway orange blaze and trail sign example.
Feb 7, 2022 near Salem, VA
Catawba Creek crossing
Feb 7, 2022 near New Castle, VA