Twelve O'clock Knob, Mountain summit in Roanoke County, Virginia, US
Twelve O'clock Knob rises to an elevation of 814 meters, forming part of the southwestern boundary of the Roanoke Valley within the Blue Ridge Mountains range.
The mountain received its name from enslaved people who observed that the sun positioned directly above its peak at approximately noon in the western Roanoke Valley.
The Tour DuPont cycling competition incorporated the mountain's steep and winding road into its time trial course during the 1995 and 1996 racing seasons.
A road provides access to the summit, with the most favorable climbing conditions occurring between late spring and early fall when weather patterns remain stable.
The mountain ranks as the highest point in Poor Mountain State Natural Area Preserve and stands as the tenth highest elevation in Roanoke County.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.24850,-80.08439
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56
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