Length: 4.16 mi
Est. time: 1h 48m
Gain: 92 ft
Loss: 1,431 ft
Max elev: 3,049 ft
Elevation profile
+92 ft gain · −1,431 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Rocky Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 169) (VisitorCenter)
Rock Castle Gorge National Recreation Trail + Rock Castle Road
11.2 mi · +2,539 ft · ~5.2 hr (est.)
Connects to:
Rock Castle Gorge National Recreation TrailPlan 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.