An expansion of nearly 600 acres will help protect McAfee Knob views and improve access to one of the Appalachian Trail’s most famous vistas. Photo by Gordie Zeigler @wheresgordo of model @lizisblonde.

McAfee Knob is a regional classic, offering one of the most recognizable vistas on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in the Virginia Blue Ridge. Last December, the views from this beloved scenic gem gained important protection after nonprofit organizations acquired three key tracts of land near Roanoke, Va.  

This will add nearly 600 acres of permanently protected land to the area, which will not only help preserve McAfee Knob’s iconic views, but will also help support better access to the trail and greatly improve conservation of the surrounding area. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Conservation Fund worked to secure the properties. 

McAfee Knob offers a stunning 270-degree panoramic view of the surrounding valley and mountains from atop