Bald Knob at Mountain Lake - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Bald Knob at Mountain Lake |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Virginia |
| Nearby Town: | Blacksburg |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Blacksburg, take US-460 W/Pandapas Pond Road for approximately 6.7 miles. Turn right onto VA-700, and continue for another 6.6 miles. Continue onto VA-613 and take a right onto Hotel Circle. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Trailhead behind Mountain Lake Lodge |
| Trails Used: | Bald Knob Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Supervisor's Office 5162 Valleypointe Parkway Roanoke, VA 24019 1-888-265-0019 540-265-5100 http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gwj/home Eastern Divide Ranger District 110 South Park Avenue Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-552-4641 |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This is a short steep hike to the top of Bald Knob at elevation 4,365 feet. The trail passes through a dense deciduous forest, which is blanketed with a nice fern undergrowth. At the top, there is a small rock outcropping with expansive views of the New River Valley. |
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