Buck Knob

Mountain in North Carolina · 2,792 ft

2,792 ft
Elevation
778 ft
Prominence
13.6 mi
Hike length one way
35.1881, -84.1994
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Buck Knob

13.6 mi
one way
2,648 ft
of ascent
11 h 11 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,529 ft13.6 mi · 2,792 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
13.6 mi on foot · ↑ 2,648 ft · about 11 h 11 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Lazy Timbers
mountain hut · southwest of the peak
about 15.3 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 Buck Knob?

Buck Knob is 2,792 ft above sea level and lies in North Carolina. Its prominence is 778 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Buck Knob?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 13.6 mi one way with 2,648 ft of ascent. Expect around 11 h 11 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Buck Knob?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 13.6 mi on foot · ↑ 2,648 ft · about 11 h 11 min round trip. Alternative: Lazy Timbers (southwest of the peak) (about 15.3 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 Buck Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Buck 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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