Distance

0.9 mi to summit

3.4 mi total

Elevation

3,184 ft start

3,568 ft max

Vertical

558 ft gain

Time

1 hr 9 min to summit

2 hr 8 min total

Hiked Duncan Ridge Trail from Bryant Gap over Buck Knob to West Wildcat Knob and back over Buck Knob. Both peaks are light bushwhacks near the trail, but much of the trail here has briars leaning over in the way.

Route name

West Wildcat Knob 3.4 mi route

out-and-back
Obstacles

bushwhacking, blowdowns

Key gear

trekking poles, chaps

Other peaks climbed on this trip