High Knob | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) |
Coordinates | 39°11′57″N 78°53′57″W / 39.19917°N 78.89917°W |
Geography | |
Location | Hampshire / Hardy counties, West Virginia, U.S. |
Parent range | Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians |
Topo map | USGS Old Fields |
Climbing | |
First ascent | unknown |
Easiest route | Hike |
High Knob is a mountain summit on the border between Hampshire and Hardy counties in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.[1] High Knob is known for its overlook of The Trough and of points in three counties. A historical marker was placed on U.S. Route 220/West Virginia Route 28 noting its scenic and historical value. Geologically, High Knob is a summit of Mill Creek Mountain.