Peach Knob

Mountain in North Carolina · 3,786 ft

3,786 ft
Elevation
636 ft
Prominence
1.2 mi
Hike length one way
35.6381, -82.4964
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Peach Knob

1.2 mi
one way
650 ft
of ascent
1 h 16 min
round trip

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

3,163 ft1.2 mi · 3,770 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Craven Gap TrailRecommended
marked trailhead · north of the peak
1.2 mi on foot · ↑ 650 ft · about 1 h 16 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 1.9 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 3.6 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 Peach Knob?

Peach Knob is 3,786 ft above sea level and lies in North Carolina. Its prominence is 636 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Peach Knob?

From Craven Gap Trail it is about 1.2 mi one way with 650 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 16 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Peach Knob?

The nearest starting point is Craven Gap Trail (north of the peak) — 1.2 mi on foot · ↑ 650 ft · about 1 h 16 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 1.9 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 Peach Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Peach 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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