Rocky Knob

Rocky Knob is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 4,705 feet. Rocky Knob is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 4,705 feet
  • Description: mountain in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America (GNIS ID = 1022358)
  • Also known as: “High Knob” and “Rich Knob”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bull Gap.

Mountain saddle
Photo: Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a mountain pass on Bull Mountain, part of the . Though the doesn't go through the gap, it is the most immediate to it and is accessible by hiking.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Swannanoa.

Village
is a census-designated place in , , United States. The population 5,021 at the 2020 census up from 4,576 at the 2010 census. is situated 6 miles southeast of Rocky Knob.

Rocky Knob

Latitude
35.67178° or 35° 40′ 18″ north
Longitude
-82.4479° or 82° 26′ 53″ west
Elevation
4,705 feet (1,434 metres)
Open location code
867VMHC2+PR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 357809042
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
4488694
Wiki­data ID
Q31638640
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Satellite Map

Discover Rocky Knob from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Rocky Knob” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Rocky Knob”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lane Pinnacle Overlook (MP 372.1) and Caretaker’s Cabin.

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