United StatesVirginiaBlue Knob

Blue Knob

Mountain in Virginia · 2,638 ft

2,638 ft
Elevation
187 ft
Prominence
3.1 mi
Hike length one way
37.4192, -79.7700
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Blue Knob

3.1 mi
one way
886 ft
of ascent
2 h 39 min
round trip

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

2,034 ft3.1 mi · 2,631 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
3.1 mi on foot · ↑ 886 ft · about 2 h 39 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2DAY CREEK HORSE TRAILHEAD
parking · southeast of the peak
about 3.1 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 5.7 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 Blue Knob?

Blue Knob is 2,638 ft above sea level and lies in Virginia. Its prominence is 187 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Blue Knob?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 3.1 mi one way with 886 ft of ascent. Expect around 2 h 39 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Blue Knob?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 3.1 mi on foot · ↑ 886 ft · about 2 h 39 min round trip. Alternative: DAY CREEK HORSE TRAILHEAD (southeast of the peak) (about 3.1 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 Blue Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Blue 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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