McAfee Knob Hike - Appalachian Trail Virginia (MOST POPULAR HIKE IN VA)

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McAfee Knob Hike - Appalachian Trail Virginia (MOST POPULAR HIKE IN VA)

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@RVAHikerGirl 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys please SUBSCRIBE to my channel. I am a newer youtuber and trying to grow my channel to create more hiking videos. Thanks SO MUCH & thanks for watching!

@roberthermsen724 Жыл бұрын

You are right. I get so focus on getting to the top I miss all the beautiful scenes along the way. I would make myself stop (to catch my breath) but also see the nature around me. Very good point to make.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

This video was from like 3 years ago, so I have learned to stop and smell the coffee along the way if you will. It's even harder for me as a content creator, because I am vlogging my experience on top of hiking it and enjoying it. But I think I have found a good healthy balance. Thanks for stopping by the channel Robert. ~RVA~

@HikingWithShawn 4 жыл бұрын

I’d say the struggle of that hike was well worth the views that you got to see. I can see why it is the most photogenic area of the trail!!

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch Shawn! Hoping to do this one again for the VA Triple Crown, 35.1 miles. Trip got canceled in April hoping to do it in the fall, when these 90+ temps disappear! VA humidity is relentless this time of year even in the mountains!

@garrycollins3415 4 жыл бұрын

Just ran across your channel. I see you have hiked many of my hikes but have many more I haven't. I'll be checking out your videos.. Nice to see someone local making hiking videos.

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Gary, thanks so much for watching my channel! I have a ton of new hikes planned for this year and super excited about my upcoming 35 mile Virginia triple crown hike. Be sure to hit that bell to get notified when I post new videos. Happy hiking!

@RhodySeth 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Love how you can see all the ridges running parallel off in the distance.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is an amazing view and then next one over is Tiner Cliffs and that view rivals this one. I will be videoing it when I hike a bit further south for my AT section hikes. Thanks for watching. ~RVA~

@IvorsTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Looks a really good hike. No wonder it is so popular. It is important to make sure you keep your food and water intake up and it was good that you had the lunch with you. This from the person who forgot water on the hike you recently viewed. The views were amazing. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Ah this was an older view of mine. I've gotten so much better at videoing, editing, music etc since this one. I have learned to eat small snacks along the way to keep my energy level up on hikes. But in the summer I am just not hungry and have a hard time eating when it's so hot. Appreciate you checking this video out. ~RVA~

@MileHighVertical 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is awesome. Great hike and attitude. Keep it up.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! This is an older video of mine but everyone seems to like. Thanks for checking it out.

@MileHighVertical 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Maybe I like older things? lol Regardless, awesome hike - one day!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@MileHighVertical 🤔okie dokie. Appreciate the watch. ~RVA~

@davebrown943 3 жыл бұрын

James McAfee was my 6th Great Grandfather. Amazingly, I visited on 6/13/2019. Thanks for sharing this video!!

@RVAHikerGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Thats really cool! Why did they name that spot after him? I'm a huge history buff, so that would be cool to know. Thanks for watching.

@davebrown943 3 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl I lifted this from The Roanoke Times 10/9/2011: "named for James McAfee, a Scots-Irish immigrant who settled on several hundred acres in the Catawba Valley, at the northern base of what is now known as McAfee Knob, about 1748. That’s way early for these parts, and some seven years before the tiny frontier settlement know as Drapers Meadow on the modern-day Virginia Tech campus was attacked by Indians, in what history has called “the Drapers Meadow Massacre.” According to “The History of Roanoke County” by George Jack and Edward Boyle Jacobs, a bullet-pocked house made of logs and stone, with a wide hearth inside, stood on the old McAfee home site for many years - a testament to the rugged life of the Virginia frontier in the early days." His wife Jane left him behind in 1779 to go with her sons to their newly acquired land in Kentucky. James, born in 1707, died in 1785.

@RVAHikerGirl 3 жыл бұрын

@@davebrown943 oh wow, thanks so much for the info. Super interesting!

@hitemr 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! Feeling better about this hike now!

@RVAHikerGirl 5 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! Have fun and enjoy those views!

@boseongdeak 4 жыл бұрын

So good my friend I need this, thank you .your nice video

@whatever9723 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this gives me a ideal if I can handle this trail.

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

It’s such great view! Totally worth the climb.

@hikervideos9991 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was looking for a good view of what the parking area and trail were like. It's doesn't look too rough for me. Steps right out of the parking lot... I guess that's a good way to get right into it. LOL I do a lot hiking on Skyline Drive and absolutely love the AT. If your looking to some other good hikes you can check out my 10 Best Hikes in Va video. Try South River Falls or Rose River on Skyline. Amazing!

@RVAHikerGirl 5 жыл бұрын

Parking does fill up fast so get there as early as you can. Both of those hikes are on the to do list for sure! Thanks so much for the suggestion! So many hikes, so little time, right? The AT will always have my heart! I'll take a look at your video now.

@ZoeandZacsDad 4 жыл бұрын

South River falls is great if you hike down to the base. We haven't done Rose River yet but it is on the list.

@AdventureLite 2 жыл бұрын

Wow stunning location! It looks quite similar to some of the gritstone edges in the Peak District near me. Loving the channel!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch, Adventure Lite. This is the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail. So it's always super busy no matter what time of year or day you go. I watch a lot of videos from the Peak District. I love that area from everything that I have watched. Thanks for checking this one out. It's an older video of mine. I've come a long way with video making since then. LOL! ~RVA~

@karlo8093 2 жыл бұрын

My nephew brought me there back in 2014 when I went to visit him at VT. That's an amazing overlook! I remember it being almost all uphill, or so it seemed. Looks like ya had a good day when you did it. Thanks for the look-see!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

You can see what its the most photographed location on the Appalachian Trail. I need to go there for a sunrise. I have seen some amazing photos and videos of people watching the sun come up. This video was from several years ago but now they have a bigger parking lot and are suppose to build a pedestrian bridge for crossing that road. Thanks for stopping by my channel. ~RVA~

@rfrontera042 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Hoping to do this hike at the end of the month

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

You won't be disappointed! If you haven't hiked Bearfence Mtn check out my video on that one. That's one of my top 3 in VA for sure!

@perleycarmichael5498 5 жыл бұрын

Hey "Hiker Girl"....good for you..impressed! A buddy and I hiked the Creeper last week.

@RVAHikerGirl 5 жыл бұрын

Hey there Perley! Thank you so much! I haven't hiked the Virginia Creeper Trail yet, its on my list! I have videos of a bunch of hikes in Richmond and all over VA (mountain & waterfall) if your looking for more hiking ideas. Just search RVA Hiker Girl. Great to hear from you!

@pjorcar 5 жыл бұрын

RVA Hiker Girl it is a nice hike. Generally easier than what you just did, but a couple of old(er) guys with 45 lbs on their backs??? We had a blast. Camped on the Creeper stream at a bit short of 10 miles. Jim, my buddy wanted to start from Damascus, instead of starting at White Top Station. That would have been hiking down, instead of up. Lots of laughs, and sore muscles. You should cruise thru it. I’ve hiked the world at the ends of trips, but in nature, nothing like it. Wish I’d started as a kid, instead of an old(r) kid.🤔😀. Have doing a lot of the local James hikes. Awesome 😎

@RVAHikerGirl 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to hike with you sometime in RVA area. Always looking for a hiking buddy and it would be great catching up with you :-)

@perleycarmichael5498 5 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Ya..we'll have to do that. Last year and a half have been light, but sure need to get back out.

@thevirginian1248 2 жыл бұрын

I hope one day I can hike on that beautiful place.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Iconic spot on the trail for sure. Amazing photos from up there no matter what season we are in.

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Awesome view from the cliff. ✌️

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! First heard of you through Quicksand as a 2020 AT thruhiker hopeful! Will be watching and cheering you on!

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 4 жыл бұрын

No, I have several years before I can attempt to thru-hike. I am just a wanna-be. But, I follow lots of thru-hikers, because I love the trail and the community. Maybe someday. 🤞

@fiveinitaly 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool video👍👍👍 ciao from italy ❤️🇮🇹❤️🖤👍❤️🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 from Italy. Thanks so much for stopping by. Come back any time as I put out new videos every week and have over 150+ videos on my channel. ~RVA~

@walteragentplummer7031 Жыл бұрын

Love your post, thanks

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much! ~RVA~

@WanderingSoleTV 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an incredible spot!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is a section of the Appalachian Trail in VA. I will be doing it again once I get that far south again. Thanks for checking this one out. This is an older video of mine, I've gotten much better at vlogging since then. LOL ~RVA~

@WanderingSoleTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl It's interesting to watch early videos and see how we've evolved!

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderingSoleTV For sure! And I always cringe at my hair color, since I pretty much change it every month lol!

@SlovenianGirlAbroad 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing hike. Not the easiest, but seems to be well worth all the effort. :)

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

The views are incredible from up there for sure. Thanks for stopping by and watching. This was an older video. My new ones are much better, lol. But we all have to start somewhere.

@SlovenianGirlAbroad 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl True. 😉😀 I still enjoyed this one even though it is not as polished as the newer. 😀

@DailyMyChildhood 3 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful natures ♥👍

@RVAHikerGirl 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼💚

@davidsawmandave8731 2 жыл бұрын

Been here a few times , then the tripple crown , have u done that yet ? Highly highly recommend it , the north mountain is no water but beautiful, do it with the leaves off because u are on a ridge line , cheers 👍

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I have had it on my list for years now and researched it extensively the VA Triple Crown. Will be doing it at some point. This is an older video of mine, but I am currently section hiking the AT. So that has been my priority as of late. Thanks Dave, sounds like you get around as much as I do. ~RVA~

@davidsawmandave8731 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl any questions , please don't hesitate to ask , I only have Facebook and messenger

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidsawmandave8731 I already have the plan of how I want to hike it and where I plan to camp. I have a lot of hiker friends that have done the 35-mile hike so they have also filled me in as well. Appreciate you being available for questions. Thats mighty kind of you.

@lucindaturnis6605 4 жыл бұрын

Great vidio! Amazing views from the top.....WOW Ty for sharing I admire your "keeping it real" I foe sure wanna get to VA

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes cuz its not always rainbows and butterflies for every hike. I really try to let people know what the trail is really like and not just show the fun or easy parts of hiking. We all have good and bad days and the same goes for on trail. Thanks for watching!

@michaeldaniels5584 11 ай бұрын

Hi RVA Hiker Girl. I’m in Smithfield Va and starting to train/hike probably starting November. How long was that hike? Time/miles. Can you recommend any more beginner day or overnight hikes in Va. thanks. I subscribed 😎

@RVAHikerGirl 11 ай бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for the sub. This is like around 8 miles with 1,800+ feet in elevation. I didn't eat enough so I bonked on this one and heat zapped my energy. Cole Mountain on the AT is also a great hike, easier and shorter than this one. False Cape State Park is a great backpacking trip and you can sleep on the beach if you want or more inland. I have a video on that one if you would like to take a look at that one. Lots of great backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. Take a look at my Virginia series. I show lots of backcountry camping locations. Hope that helps.

@Bextasy423 4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter what time of day or how the weather is, this place always has a lot of people at it. I subscribed :) have you went to Tinker Cliffs yet?

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

I was planning on doing the triple crown in April for a 3 day hike BUT with the ATC not wanting anyone on the AT - well yeah so that was a no go. But I will once things start getting a little back to normal. Yes, just a super popular hike, but from the view's you get it makes sense. Trying to hike the less popular trails right now to avoid ppl.

@Bextasy423 4 жыл бұрын

I will be watching for the video!

@tattassipat3059 2 жыл бұрын

Im about to do this in 9hrs but I am hesitant because I only walk 2miles a day and Im a big boy at 230LBS 5'9. You think I should back out?

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

No I think you should and here is why. Fall like temps are going to feel great out there. You're not going to get over heated. You can take your time. It's not all up hill. There are flat sections in between. And there is the fireroad as an alternate easier route if you feel like taking that up and down instead of the AT. And you will feel so accomplished once you get up there and see that view. Slow and steady wins the race. We are our own biggest obstacle. One step at a time we can all walk. I am sending you encouragement through this screen. Do it and it doesn't matter how long it takes, cuz I promise these views are gonna so be worth it. Take plenty of water and snacks to fuel yourself. Send me a message tomorrow and tell me how it was. I will be on the AT myself, just further north. (I may or may not have signal but I promise I will respond as soon as I do. I am out there for 2- 3days). You got this ~RVA~

@tattassipat3059 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl thank you for the encouraging words! I will do my best and so far I haven’t back out anything in life. Its just I dont wanna be a bother to the people Im with. We leave in 2hrs and its a 4hr drive to the place. Im excited and nervous at the same time. I will update you at the end of the day tomorrow. Wish me luck. 😋😌

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@tattassipat3059 you won’t be a bother to them. If it’s ppl that care about you they will be supporting you the whole way up! You got this!🤜🏼⛰🤛🏼~RVA~✌🏼

@theamericanhiker9655 4 жыл бұрын

Which way did you go?? I see there’s several ways to get to the top? Any certain way you went?

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

There are only 2 way to get to McAfee from the Rt 311 parking lot in the my video which is the most popular and shortest or going above McAfee and going to the parking lot above Tinker Cliffs and hiking to McAfee - that way is like a 12 mile round trip. From the Rt 311 lot is 8.4 miles round trip. Hope that helps!

@northcarolinalee1441 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what is the good time to view falls colors in McAfee nob.

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

That varies year to year in any area. Usually, late October is good. But it really depends on how much rain in that time of the year. Rain can make the leaves fall off faster. Not sure if that helped. ~RVA~

@northcarolinalee1441 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Thank you.

@brianhopkins2097 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I would like your opinion since you have done both. My friend and I hiked Loudon heights from Harpers Ferry and had a blast but, she said that was the absolute limit of her hiking ability to to finish Loudon. Do you think we could do this or would it be too much? The stats seem similar for elevation and mileage. What do you think?

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

I thought that section was pretty easy to Harpers Ferry, but this hike to McAfee I think is harder. But there is another way, than just going the AT the whole way. You can take the fire road up and back. It splits off from the AT, you'll see the signs for it. It's so worth the trek up there. It's definitely a whole lot busier as well. I think your friend can do it. Take lots of breaks and snacks as they need to. It's down all the way back, so much easier out. I hope that helps. ~RVA~

@brianhopkins2097 Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl We did out and back from Harpers ferry across the bridge to the overlook at Loudon and back to the parking lot in Harpers Ferry. So I guess the sobo route. Like you for this hike ,we were in 90+degree, high humidity day. Thanks so much for the response, I think were gonna try it. I'll let you know :)

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

@@brianhopkins2097 Love the views from the bridge. Ah yes the heat will do a number on you at times. I hope you both have an amazing hike. The views up there are just stunning. This video was from almost 4 years ago when I first started hiking. Gosh my videos have gotten much better since this one. Ha Ha.

@kymountaingal3672 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What would be the best and closest hotel to stay in close to McAfee Knob? Also, what other must sees are close to this area?

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about hotels, as I have never stayed in a hotel in the area. I usually tent or car camp. The Appalachian Trail north and south leads to Dragons Tooth and Tinker Cliffs. I hope that helps a little. ~RVA~

@kymountaingal3672 Жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl thanks😊

@karinajuarezmerida5006 4 жыл бұрын

how long did it take you to get in the very top

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

I would say with a few breaks about 2 1/2 hrs to get to the top and then I spent at least 45 minutes to an hr at the top eating lunch and just taking in all the beautiful views. Going down is much easier for sure!

@MetroOnTheMove 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! The views from the top were incredible! What camera are you using? The stabilization is great! Thanks for sharing! Just subbed

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

This is actually one of my older videos before I started studying up on video techniques & editing. But just used an iPhone 8plus on this hike. Definitely one of my fav VA views. Thanks for the sub, much appreciated.

@MetroOnTheMove 4 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Anytime my friend! I also have the 8plus but use the GoPro8 as the stabilization is awesome. Keep making great content as I have been enjoying the AT videos. There is a ton of AT hiking videos and places to explore on my channel that might interest you. Would love to hear your feedback! Cheers!!

@RVAHikerGirl 4 жыл бұрын

@@MetroOnTheMove Between my phone, gimbal, tripod, battery & charging cord that's enough extra weight for me especially for up hill climbs & long hikes. I follow a bunch of AT thru hikers & section hikers. I'd be happy to check out your channel.

@MetroOnTheMove 4 жыл бұрын

RVA Hiker Girl awesome thank you! I used to carry a gimbal but it stopped working when I fell into Tallulah Gorge when scrambling with my pack on. Whoops!

@aliyahwilson8124 3 жыл бұрын

How long was the hike?

@RVAHikerGirl 3 жыл бұрын

If you check out the description of the video it has all the details of this but 8.4 miles from the parking lot to the summit and back. Hope that helps!

@ozzyoz5210 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a water source there? How do you get there from Lebanon Va?

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a spring at the shelter on the way up. Google the directions from your location. I am navigationally challenged at giving directions, lol ~RVA~

@ozzyoz5210 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Seems that I am one directional myself. Lol. Thank you

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@ozzyoz5210 I am better at navigating trails than roads ha ha!

@ozzyoz5210 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVAHikerGirl Well the only hiking place I've been is Laurel Falls in Hampton TN. It's beautiful but it's not far from the main road. Some of my daughters friends took us there and I remembered the way back to the Falls

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

@@ozzyoz5210 Then you will adore the views from McAfee. Its really amazing. Do it sooner than later.

@dougtilaran3496 Жыл бұрын

I cut that trail in 1973

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that and all your hard work for so many ppl to enjoy.

@Ramsey489 2 жыл бұрын

Like You Channel. got a new Subscriber here. I Just Started My Channel This Year

@RVAHikerGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and my little KZfaq family. Very happy you found me. Best of luck to you on your channel. ~RVA~

@walteragentplummer7031 Жыл бұрын

Need speak louder or turn volume up on microphone, thanks

@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын

This was an older video of mine, sound and video quality is much better now 3 years later on my more recent videos. But you can turn the volume up on the video itself on the screen, that may help.

@walteragentplummer7031 Жыл бұрын