| Waterrock Knob | |
|---|---|
 Waterrock Knob viewed from the Blue Ridge Parkway | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,292 ft (1,918 m) |
| Prominence | 1,947 ft (593 m) |
| Coordinates | 35°27′51″N 83°08′16″W / 35.464268°N 83.137643°W |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Haywood / Jackson Counties, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Parent range | Plott Balsams Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Sylva North |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Waterrock Knob[1] is a mountain peak in the U.S. state of North Carolina.[2] It is the highest peak in the Plott Balsams and is the 16th-highest mountain in the Eastern United States.[3]
The mountain is a popular destination with tourists and amateur hikers, as it is easily accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway. A visitors' center is located near its summit and a hiking trail leads to its top. The hiking trail and visitors' center are staffed and maintained by the National Park Service, part of the United States Department of the Interior.