United StatesGeorgiaJacks Knob

Jacks Knob

Mountain in Georgia · 3,783 ft

3,783 ft
Elevation
387 ft
Prominence
2.1 mi
Hike length one way
34.8247, -83.7950
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Jacks Knob

2.1 mi
one way
1,171 ft
of ascent
2 h 17 min
round trip

The route starts at Jacks Gap — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

3,012 ft2.1 mi · 3,802 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Jacks GapRecommended
parking · north of the peak
2.1 mi on foot · ↑ 1,171 ft · about 2 h 17 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 4.4 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Unicoi Gap Trailhead
marked trailhead · southeast of the peak
about 4.6 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Jacks Knob?

Jacks Knob is 3,783 ft above sea level and lies in Georgia. Its prominence is 387 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Jacks Knob?

From Jacks Gap it is about 2.1 mi one way with 1,171 ft of ascent. Expect around 2 h 17 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Jacks Knob?

The nearest parking is Jacks Gap (north of the peak) — 2.1 mi on foot · ↑ 1,171 ft · about 2 h 17 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 4.4 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Jacks Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Jacks Knob is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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