Record SL-670771 · Wikidata Q5298904
Dorsey Knob
No list classifications
Elevation
436
m
1,430 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
39.5979° N,
79.9589° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaDorsey Knob is a mountain summit located off U.S. Route 119 at the southern edge of Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Dorsey Knob is contained within a park spanning 71 acres (29 ha) that features the mountain's landmark Sky Rock (also referred to as Dorsey Knob). The top of Sky Rock is at an altitude of 1,398 feet (426 m), rising nearly 600 feet (180 m) above the surrounding landscape. It overlooks the Monongahela River and the Appalachian Mountains. Also located in the park is Dorsey's Knob Lodge, operated by Boparc, Morgantown's municipal park authority.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Hill | 383 m | W 271° | 3.6 km |
| Grapevine Hill | 301 m | NW 313° | 4.0 km |