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McAfee Knob – Tinker Mountain loop from North Mountain

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McAfee Knob – Tinker Mountain loop from North Mountain

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McAfee Knob – Tinker Mountain loop from North Mountain

06:57

49.9km

1,750m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 18, 2026

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Jefferson National Forest

Waypoints

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19.4 km

Hiking parking lot Mc Afee Knob R 311

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Free but quite small hiking parking lot as an ideal starting point for the hike to Mac Afee Knob.

Free but quite small hiking parking lot as an ideal starting point for the hike to Mac Afee Knob.

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21.1 km

Appalachian Trail Through the Catawba Range

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The Appalachian Trail (AT), forms one of the spikes of the US triple Crown, joining the Continental Divide Tour and the Pacific Crest Trail.
Passing through 14 states from Georgia …

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23.1 km

Catawba Mountain Shelter

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Small shelter that is a few meters below the main path.

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25.8 km

McAfee Knob

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McAfee Knob is the most photographed point along the Appalachian Trail. It features a 270-degree panoramic view of the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, Tinker Cliffs to the north, and the Roanoke Valley to the east.

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34.0 km

Tinker Mountain

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34.4 km

Tinker Cliffs

Viewpoint

7

49.2 km

North Mountain

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49.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

19.4 km

682 m

320 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

1.78 km

694 m

296 m

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Monday 18 May

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20 %

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