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Knob Mountain
Knob Mountain.jpg
View of Knob Mountain from Skyline Drive
Highest point
Elevation 2,671 ft (814 m)
Geography
Location Page County, Virginia, U.S.
Parent range Blue Ridge Mountains

Knob Mountain is a mountain located in Page County, Virginia. It is part of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The very top of Knob Mountain is inside Shenandoah National Park. It stands tall at about 2,671 feet (814 meters) above sea level.

What is Knob Mountain Made Of?

Short Mtn VA
A view of Short Mountain, another peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Knob Mountain is part of a larger area called the Blue Ridge Province. This province is a section of the huge Appalachian Mountains. These mountains formed over millions of years. They are some of the oldest mountains in the world. To the west of Knob Mountain, you can find the Great Appalachian Valley. This valley is a long, wide lowland area.

How to Visit Knob Mountain

Knob Mountain is easy to reach for hikers and nature lovers. You can get to the mountain using the Knob Mountain Trail. This trail follows along the mountain's top ridge.

If you are driving, you can see Knob Mountain from Skyline Drive. This famous road offers many scenic views. The best spot to see Knob Mountain is from Jeremy's Run Overlook. The closest town to Knob Mountain is Rileyville, which is about 2.7 miles away.

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