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McAfee Knob

(28) Salem, VA

Recommended Routes in Blue Ridge Ride Center - 7

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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 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
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 Star Trail
Intermediate/Difficult

Mill Mountain Park Loop

7.3 mi 11.7 km 1,293' Up 393.98 m Up 1,291' Down 393.55 m Down

Roanoke, VA
Favorite Top of Comet
Intermediate

Carvins Cove Route

12.4 mi 19.9 km 1,271' Up 387.28 m Up 1,270' Down 387.12 m Down

Hollins, VA
Favorite Just having a little fun.
Difficult

Sulphur Springs Price Mountain Loop

4.9 mi 7.9 km 1,282' Up 390.69 m Up 1,268' Down 386.41 m Down

Fincastle, VA

Blue Ridge Ride Center Hiking

  • 144 Miles 232 Kilometers of Trail
  • 7 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 5 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 42 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 29 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Blue Ridge Ride Center - 69

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2.7 mi 4.4 km #1Andy Layne Trail
Difficult
New Castle, VA
Difficult
New Castle, VA
3.6 mi 5.8 km #2Lakeside Trail
Intermediate
Hollins, VA
Intermediate
Hollins, VA
3.4 mi 5.4 km #3Mill Mountain Greenway
Intermediate
Cedar Bluff, VA
Intermediate
Cedar Bluff, VA
2.7 mi 4.4 km #4Tinker Creek Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Hollins, VA
Easy/Intermediate
Hollins, VA
5.8 mi 9.4 km #5Patterson Mountain Trail #148
Intermediate/Difficult
Fincastle, VA
Intermediate/Difficult
Fincastle, VA
1.5 mi 2.4 km #6Woodthrush Trail
Intermediate
Cedar Bluff, VA
Intermediate
Cedar Bluff, VA
2.0 mi 3.3 km #7Gauntlet
Difficult
Hollins, VA
Difficult
Hollins, VA
0.6 mi 1.0 km #8Deer Run Trail
Intermediate
Vinton, VA
Intermediate
Vinton, VA
1.0 mi 1.6 km #9Old Salem Turnpike Trail
Intermediate
Vinton, VA
Intermediate
Vinton, VA
1.5 mi 2.4 km #10Buck Trail
Difficult
Hollins, VA
Difficult
Hollins, VA

Photos of Blue Ridge Ride Center - 12

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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
Sunrise at McAfee Knob.
Oct 12, 2017 near Salem, VA
Catawba Mountain in a Cloud.
Oct 12, 2017 near Salem, VA
Top of Comet
Dec 5, 2017 near Daleville, VA
Happy Valley @ Songbird
Dec 5, 2017 near Daleville, VA
Carvins Cove Reservoir from Tinker Creek Trail (5/9)
May 10, 2021 near Hollins, 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
From the blue blaze trail end next to the "tooth" facing east!
May 21, 2023 near Salem, VA