Tinker Cliffs Sleeper Among Virginia Treks

Tinker Cliffs is a beautiful gemstone in the Virginia Triple Crown and actually probably my favorite of these three stellar hikes. Less congested and nicely shaded for most of its span, the hike northeast of Roanoke definitely challenges with nearly 2,000 feet in elevation change from parking lot to summit. The big payoff is a

Tread Carefully the Dragon’s Labyrinth

Located just a few miles north of McAfee Knob along Route 311 near Catawba is the renowned Dragon’s Tooth. This epic hike is short on length (just under 5 miles round-trip) but packs a keen punch that places it deservedly into Virginia’s Triple Crown mountain climbs. The first two-thirds of the journey up is a

McAfee Knob: Bucket List Triple Crown Topper

Featuring arguably the most iconic geological formation along the entire Appalachian Trail, McAfee Knob draws thousands of hikers each year to this tailor-made photo opportunity. The incredible views from the rocky plateau are indeed hard to match.  Located a dozen or so miles north of Salem, The Knob is the best known of Virginia’s Triple