Length: 7.08 mi
Est. time: 3h 36m
Gain: 2,447 ft
Loss: 1,930 ft
Max elev: 3,572 ft
Elevation profile
+2,447 ft gain · −1,930 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Rocky Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 169) (VisitorCenter)
Black Ridge Trail + Rock Castle Gorge National Recreation Trail
10 mi · +3,368 ft · ~5 hr (est.)
Rock Castle Gorge National Recreation Trail + Rock Castle Road
11.2 mi · +2,539 ft · ~5.2 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.