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NOTE: Sections of trail between the Spurgeon Hollow Trail Head and mile marker 44s (2016 map version) are very wet and in some cases standing in water. The trail is passable, but will require hikers to walk around these sections to remain dry. Permanent relocation of these wet sections is underway. The relocation will not deviated greatly from the trails current location, but it will eliminate the lakes seasonal high water impact on the trail.
The Division of Forestry is a multiple-use system. Please be aware of hunting seasons and what season may be open at the time of your hike. A majority of the Knobstone Trail travels through areas open to public hunting. Users of the Knobstone are encouraged to wear bright clothing (e.g., hunter orange, etc.) or other articles to ensure safety at all times of the year.
With the removal of trees in the tornado area, timber harvested sections have become over grown with green brier, tree seedlings, and weeds, etc. To follow the KT through these sections, there are marks with two different color posts. Orange color marks the trail in the tornado area. Brown color marks the trail in the timber harvest sections between US 56 to Oxley Trailhead.
Started Deam Lake trailhead #1, did Dam section only, only one avoidable muddy spot, goes on 64 miles, been to every trailhead, maps available online, backpack camping permitted, where no houses visible 50 feet from trail, not in Parks. Northern point may stillness Starved Hollow State Park, & adjacent Fish hatchery, Lavonia tree nursury,, lots of wildlife & beautiful nature, some pick-up/ drop-off local ride services available online, too
The knobstone trail is always tough but awesome. I have to be honest but I don’t want too many of you on this great trail. I like it being to myself and my pups. Lol
The Knobstone is a 50mi trail. I always start from the southern terminus at Deam Lake.
Extremely difficult trail at times. Massive climbs and descents. Definitely not for kids or beginners. However it is beautiful and very rewarding.
Beware of chiggers at this time of the year in this trail. They are tiny and hardly visible with naked eyes, but their damage to skin and body alergic reaction is massive. They can find their way to your skin even if you have covered up head to toe. Aside from that, there are so many horse riders on the train. Not super friendly, especially if you are with a dog.
