Bald Knob

Mountain in West Virginia · 3,425 ft

3,425 ft
Elevation
161 ft
Prominence
2.7 mi
Hike length one way
37.5978, -81.1353
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Bald Knob

2.7 mi
one way
807 ft
of ascent
2 h 21 min
round trip

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

2,904 ft2.7 mi · 3,412 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
2.7 mi on foot · ↑ 807 ft · about 2 h 21 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Station / cable car
station / cable car · east of the peak
about 13.2 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 13.7 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 Bald Knob?

Bald Knob is 3,425 ft above sea level and lies in West Virginia. Its prominence is 161 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Bald Knob?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 2.7 mi one way with 807 ft of ascent. Expect around 2 h 21 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Bald Knob?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 2.7 mi on foot · ↑ 807 ft · about 2 h 21 min round trip. Alternative: the station east of the peak (about 13.2 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 Bald Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Bald 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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