Length: 2.91 mi
Est. time: 1h 24m
Gain: 921 ft
Loss: 293 ft
Max elev: 3,477 ft
Elevation profile
+921 ft gain · −293 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Rocky Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 169) (VisitorCenter)
Black Ridge Trail
2.9 mi · +921 ft · ~1.4 hr (est.)
Black Ridge Trail + Rocky Knob Picnic Loop Trail
4.1 mi · +1,109 ft · ~1.9 hr (est.)
Black Ridge Trail + Rock Castle Gorge National Recreation Trail
10 mi · +3,368 ft · ~5 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.