Signal Knob, Mountain summit in Virginia, United States.
Signal Knob rises to 2,106 feet above sea level, featuring rocky terrain and mountain laurel along the Massanutten Trail in George Washington National Forest.
Confederate forces utilized Signal Knob from 1862 to 1864 as a strategic observation point to monitor Union troop movements across the Shenandoah Valley.
The peak represents a significant location for Civil War studies, with remaining fortifications and regular historical reenactments conducted by Cedar Creek rangers.
The Signal Knob Loop Trail extends 10.2 miles through varying elevations, requiring sturdy footwear and sufficient water supplies for the challenging ascent.
The summit contains a radio tower installation while maintaining its function as a geological marker of the northern end of Massanutten Mountain.
Location: Virginia
Part of: Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians
GPS coordinates: 38.96121,-78.33102
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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