I’m trying to figure out a way to get to McAfee’s Knob on the 4th of July. If I started hiking on that Sunday, July 1st and finished hiking on the next Saturday, July 8th and arrive on the knob on that Wednesday, where is a good place to start and finish if I averaged around 10-15 mile days. I know I can get a Wingfoot book and calculate it myself and I will, but I figured I’m bored at work and I’d hear what you all have to say. Any suggestions on a good place to start and finish?
Grinds
VA #42 is a great place to start - the biggest tree on the Trail, the “kefer Oak” is just north of the road & Sarver Cabin (if you’re starting Sunday afternoon) is a great newer shelter with a good view & some intersting nearby ruins of Sarver’s Homestead, despite the STEEP blue blaze down. (VA42 is around 45 miles south of the knob)
If you’re getting picked up @ the finish, you could be flexible and finish on any of the numerous trail crossings of the BRP. (Blue Ridge Parkway)
I was on McAfee’s Knob last 4th of the July and can attest to the great fireworks display(s) from many angles! One of the highlights of the whole trail. happy trails!
freebird