Record SL-651144 · Wikidata Q7974395
Waterrock Knob
No list classifications
Elevation
1,904
m
6,247 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
35.4641° N,
83.1377° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaWaterrock Knob is a mountain peak in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the highest peak in the Plott Balsams and is the 16th-highest mountain in the Eastern United States. The mountain is a popular destination with tourists and amateur hikers, as it is easily accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway. A visitors' center is located near its summit and a hiking trail leads to its top. The hiking trail and visitors' center are staffed and maintained by the National Park Service, part of the United States Department of the Interior.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Knob | 1,888 m | E 102° | 0.5 km |
| Yellow Face | 1,833 m | SW 219° | 1.9 km |
| Mount Lyn Lowry | 1,873 m | E 91° | 2.5 km |
| Campbell Lick | 1,696 m | N 0° | 2.9 km |
| Oldfield Top | 1,770 m | E 76° | 3.8 km |
| Setzer Mountain | 1,665 m | N 0° | 3.9 km |