Appalachian Trail: Chestnut Knob
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Jefferson National Forest, VA
Distance
4.4 mi
Elevation
1,200 ft
Est. Time
~3h 30m
Out & Back
Moderate
Features
ViewsWildflowersShadeCampingParkingDog Friendly
About
A 4.4-mile out-and-back from VA-623 (Walker Gap) climbing through Burkes Garden — the "God's Thumbprint" bowl-shaped valley — to the Chestnut Knob shelter, a former fire warden cabin at 4,409 ft with panoramic views.
Weather at trailhead
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AI Trail Analysis
Best times, gear, hazards, regulations — generated by Gemini