Record SL-846551 · Wikidata Q5364032
Elk Knob
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Elevation
1,688
m
5,538 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
36.3272° N,
81.6767° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaElk Knob is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, north of the community of Meat Camp. Its elevation reaches 5,538 feet (1,688 m). The mountain is the headwaters of the North Fork New River and feeder creeks to the South Fork New River (via Meat Camp Creek). The mountain is home to Elk Knob State Park. Elk Knob is partially formed by amphibolites of the Ashe Metamorphic Suite and Alligator Back Metamorphic suite.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rittle Knob | 1,463 m | E 110° | 1.8 km |
| Pine Orchard Knob | 1,490 m | E 83° | 2.7 km |
| Snake Mountain | 1,697 m | W 279° | 2.8 km |
| Rich Mountain | 1,633 m | SW 245° | 4.0 km |
| Long Hope Mountain | 1,411 m | NE 28° | 4.2 km |
| Old Field Bald | 1,506 m | NE 54° | 4.3 km |