McAfee Knob is the most photographed point along the Appalachian Trail. It features a 270-degree panoramic view of the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, Tinker Cliffs to the north, and the Roanoke Valley to the east.
This impressive rock formation is located at the top of Cove Mountain (3,050 ft). It is named after its resemblance to some sort of fantastic creature's jaws, like a dragon, …
Cove Mountain is situated along the popular Appalachian Trail and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains along your hike. Sunsets are especially spectacular from the viewpoint.
Dragon's Tooth is a rock formation on the summit of Cove Mountain and can be easily reached from the Appalachian Trail. The name comes from the rock, resembling a tooth or fang.
At 2,192 feet, Roanoke Mountain is not the tallest mountain near the city, but it is one of the most popular due to the short hike required to reach the …
Cove Mountain is a nice peak along the Appalachian Trail with a charming view of the valley and the forest. It's just a couple of minutes away from Dragon's Tooth.
The sunset views from Cove Mountain are specially pretty.
There's also a short hiking trail that goes to the actual summit of the mountain, but this road loop on the side of the mountain offers a few different viewpoints of the city and Mill and Stone Mountains.
There's also a short hiking trail that goes to the actual summit of the mountain, but this road loop on the side of the mountain offers a few different viewpoints of the city and Mill and Stone Mountains.