Tinker Mountain via US 220 North
19.7 mi
Distance
10 hrs 26 min
Time
terrain
2,001 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail in Carvins Cove.
This trail goes by Tinker Mountain, Tinker Cliffs, and Scorched Earth Gap.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
AT VA: Mcafee Knob Section
1st Choice
Natural Bridge Lexington KOA
214 Killdeer Ln
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
(540) 291-2770
(32 miles North of Daleville)
*Travel to this KOA and early arrival could mean having time to take the Natural Bridge tour*
2nd Choice
Wytheville KOA
(75 miles South of Daleville)
231 KOA Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-2601
-Uber to Start:
Catawaba Trail Head Parking lot
-Uber from Finish:
Daleville to KOA (Choice 1 or 2)
Appalachian Trail - Rt 311 to Rt 220
This is an absolutely gorgeous backpacking trip. 20 miles packed with plenty of breathtaking views such as McAfee's Knob, Tinker Cliffs, Hay Rock, and Carvin's Cove. It is possible to make this hike in one day, actually it is called the Catawba Challenge if you are so up for it. For this trip, though, I went with some buddies and we made it into a 3 day - 2 night backpacking trip.
