Length: 0.51 mi
Est. time: 24m
Gain: 460 ft
Loss: 0 ft
Max elev: 6,286 ft
Elevation profile
+460 ft gain · −0 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 451.2) (VisitorCenter)
Stargaze at Waterrock Knob
⏱ <p>Depending on your interest and the stargazing conditions, the amount of time you spend can vary greatly.</p>
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Mountains-to-Sea Trail + Waterrock Knob Trail
269.9 mi · +56,764 ft · ~118.3 hr (est.)
Connects to:
Mountains-to-Sea TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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.