Access the Appalachian Trail's most-photographed viewpoint on the Virginia Triple Crown, one of the state's best hiking routes for fall foliage views.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A major safety improvement is now in place for one of Virginia’s most popular hiking destinations. The new pedestrian bridge over Route 311 at the McAfee Knob trailhead is ...

In fact, if you can get over the absence of the iconic rock ledge at McAfee Knob, the hike south on the AT might even have an edge on the more popular route in most categories. Heading south out of ...

The Roanoke area, renowned for its outdoor amenities such as greenways and iconic hiking spots like McAfee Knob, has recently faced challenges due to storms, routine maintenance, and ongoing ...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Hikers can now travel across the new Appalachian Trail pedestrian bridge that goes over Route 311. It is a vital addition to getting hikers to the trail safely. “You’ve ...

The newly constructed pedestrian bridge that connects the Appalachian Trail over Virginia 311 in Roanoke County opened Thursday, a project made possible by collaboration between volunteer groups and ...

McAfee Knob in Virginia is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Ray Meese for Virginia Tech. With warmer temperatures, hikers are already descending on the ...