McAfee Knob | Salem, Virginia | Most Photographed Spot on the Appalachian Trail

McAfee Knob is just outside of Roanoke, Virginia and is known as the most photographed spot on the famed 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail.
CONTENTS
00:00 Intro Teaser
00:35 Map & Overview
01:02 Trail Start
02:27 Shelter
03:51 McAfee Knob
05:00 Heading Back
06:08 Bonus View
It is an extremely popular hike and can bring crowds. Although we found a spot at the trail parking, during peak times you may consider utilizing the $5 shuttle that runs weekends from March to November. It goes between the Park & Ride off exit 140 on I-81 to the trailhead on Route 311.
McAfee Knob is named after James McAfee, a Scotch-Irish immigrant who settled in the Catawba Valley in the late 1730s. It is a true bucket list destination that takes hikers to the top of Catawba Mountain where you find stunning 270-degree panoramic views - and rock outcroppings for those insta-worthy pics. It is no wonder why this trail appears on many lists of the country’s top hikes.

[@nancycronin601]

Gorgeous video. Thanks for sharing.

[@criscale3667]

Nancy, thanks again for taking the time to watch our videos. McAfee Knob was nice, but I'm getting ready to post Dragon's Tooth - which was really cool.

[@jessicafarran3459]

What month did you go? Fall?