McAfee Knob is one of the most popular locations along the A.T. to take photographs.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail · CT, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesList of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBlack Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good3 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available18 activities
Park Name
InfoAppalachian National Scenic Trail
Designation
InfoNational Scenic Trail
State(s)
InfoCT, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV
Phone
Info3045356278
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Operating Hours
InfoIn general, the Appalachian Trail is open year-round. The northern terminus at Mount Katahdin in Maine is within Baxter State Park, which may be closed in winter months, depending on weather conditions. Particular sections of the Trail, and less-developed roads accessing the Trail, may be closed temporarily for a number of reasons, but otherwise the trail is open.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Astronomy
InfoAvailable
Activity: Stargazing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Compass and GPS
InfoAvailable
Activity: Orienteering
InfoAvailable
Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Hands-On
InfoAvailable
Activity: Citizen Science
InfoAvailable
Activity: Volunteer Vacation
InfoAvailable
Activity: Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Front-Country Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Junior Ranger Program
InfoAvailable
Theme: Animals
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Birds
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Horses (wild)
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Climate Change
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Forests and Woodlands
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Coniferous Forests
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Deciduous Forests
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Lakes
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoIt is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round. As the trail runs from Georgia to Maine there will be different weathe
Getting There
InfoThere are many points of access along the Appalachian Trail, whether it is by car, train, bus or plane. For more detailed directions, please refer to the "Directions" section of our park webpage.
GPS Coordinates
Info40.4103° N, -76.4338° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website