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Rock Knob

based on 5 tracks & routes #496 hike out of 616 in
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1.9 mi
Distance
52 min
Time
terrain
600 ft
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Overview

This is a easy one way trail in North Carolina.

This trail goes by Paynes Knob and Rock Knob.

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CheapCigarMan 6 years, 2 months ago
"Rock Payne"
trail_hike_comments: Climbs over Rock Knob, Paynes Knob, and another unnamed summit as it traverses the ridge at Shope Creek's eastern boundary. Very steep in places; cliff-top views in others. Nice sections of surviving Carolina Hemlock forest. Can be used to make a strenuous loop with trails lower down the valley., trail_bike_comments: None

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