Virginia Vistas

Map: ATC Va. #4, Glenwood - New Castle Dists., W Half

Route: From VA 311 to McAfee Knob and Devil's Kitchen on Catawba Mt. and back

Recommended direction: S to N to S

Distance: 7.2 mi.

Elevation +/-: 2000 to 3200 to 2000 ft.

Effort: Strenuous

Day hike: Yes

Overnight backpacking trip: Optional

Duration: 4 1/2 hr.

Early exit options: None

Natural history features: McAfee Knob; Devil's Kitchen

Other features: Nearby Roanoke is Va.'s largest metropolitan area W of Richmond.

Start: From Roanoke, follow I-81 S 3.0 mi. to VA 311N, follow for approximately 9 mi. Pass turn for VA 864 on L and look for large parking area (10 - 12 cars) on L.

End: Same.

Camping: Boy Scout Shelter; Catawba Mountain Shelter; and designated campsites only