Cold Knob
Mountain in North Carolina · 3,612 ft
The hike up Cold Knob
The route starts at SHUT-IN TRAILHEAD, BENT CR. GAP — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Cold Knob?
Cold Knob is 3,612 ft above sea level and lies in North Carolina. Its prominence is 135 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Cold Knob?
From SHUT-IN TRAILHEAD, BENT CR. GAP it is about 0.6 mi one way with 292 ft of ascent. Expect around 33 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Cold Knob?
The nearest parking is SHUT-IN TRAILHEAD, BENT CR. GAP (southwest of the peak) — 0.6 mi on foot · ↑ 292 ft · about 33 min round trip. Alternative: Bad Fork Valley Overlook (south of the peak) (about 1.0 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 Cold Knob in Conquer?
Yes — Cold 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.
Conquer Cold Knob in the app
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