High Knob

High Knob is a mountain summit located where two mountain ridges meet in southwestern Virginia. The peak stands in the borderland between Wise County and Scott County and forms part of the local mountain landscape.

A lookout tower was built on the summit during the late 1930s to watch for forest fires and monitor the surrounding landscape. The original structure was replaced with a new tower decades later.

The mountain serves as a prominent geographic feature within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, offering recreational opportunities for local communities.

The summit is reached by following a marked hiking trail that leads to the observation tower at the top. Clear days allow visitors to see extensive distances in multiple directions from the viewpoint.

During one particular winter season, the summit recorded an exceptionally heavy snowfall that remains one of the highest single-season measurements ever documented in Virginia. This extreme weather event marks a notable meteorological record for the region.

Location: Scott County

Location: Wise County

GPS coordinates: 36.89260,-82.62960

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:46