Record SL-666885 · Wikidata Q7512673
Signal Knob
No list classifications
Elevation
642
m
2,106 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
38.9612° N,
78.3310° W
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaSignal Knob is the northern peak of Massanutten Mountain in the Ridge and Valley Appalachians with an elevation of 2,106 feet (642 m). It is located in George Washington National Forest in Shenandoah County and Warren County in Virginia. The peak offers expansive views into the northern Shenandoah Valley and the town of Strasburg, Virginia.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Top Mountain | 629 m | S 193° | 0.0 km |
| Meneka Peak | 730 m | S 194° | 1.3 km |
| Richardson Knob | 508 m | SE 128° | 2.0 km |
| High Peak | 603 m | S 170° | 4.8 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massanutten Trail | rwn | 194.8 km | — |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis | Talking Headwall | 6a | 3.0 km |
| Discontinuance (Continuance post-rockfall) | Talking Headwall | 5c | 3.0 km |
| Little Balls | Talking Headwall | 5b | 3.0 km |
| Phil’s new rope | Talking Headwall | 4c | 3.0 km |
| Leading Should Feel This Way | Talking Headwall | 6b | 3.0 km |
| Leading Should Feel This Way Alternate Finish | Talking Headwall | 6a+ | 3.0 km |
| Watch your feet | Talking Headwall | 4c | 3.0 km |
| McMurray must be Castrated | Talking Headwall | 5c | 3.0 km |
| Send Town | Talking Headwall | 6b+ | 3.0 km |
| Pure Energy | Talking Headwall | 6a | 3.0 km |
| I Want a Big Truck | Talking Headwall | 4b | 3.0 km |
| I Love Big Jugs | Talking Headwall | 5b | 3.0 km |
| Big Balls | Talking Headwall | 6a+ | 3.0 km |
| VROS Arête | Talking Headwall | 4a | 3.0 km |
| Furnasty | Talking Headwall | 7b+ | 3.0 km |
| Galen's 10 | Talking Headwall | 6a | 3.0 km |
| Top Rope Face / Ascent Gully | Talking Headwall | 3 | 3.0 km |
| Fat Bastard | Talking Headwall | 5a | 3.0 km |
| Furnass | Talking Headwall | 7b | 3.0 km |
| Foops | Talking Headwall | 6a+ | 3.0 km |
| Ne Plus Ultra | Talking Headwall | 5c | 3.0 km |
| Angry Muppets | Talking Headwall | 4c | 3.0 km |
| Buzzard Guts | Buzzard Rocks | 5b | 3.3 km |
| Rather be Sk8boarding | Buzzard Rocks | 5b | 3.3 km |
| Obscure Adventure | Buzzard Rocks | 5a | 3.3 km |