High Knob (West Virginia)

High Knob
Highest point
Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Coordinates39°11′57″N 78°53′57″W / 39.19917°N 78.89917°W / 39.19917; -78.89917
Geography
LocationHampshire / Hardy counties, West Virginia, U.S.
Parent rangeRidge-and-Valley Appalachians
Topo mapUSGS Old Fields
Climbing
First ascentunknown
Easiest routeHike

High Knob is a mountain summit on the border between Hampshire and Hardy counties in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. High Knob is known for its overlook of The Trough and of points in three counties. A historical marker was placed on U.S. Route 220/West Virginia Route 28 noting its scenic and historical value. Geologically, High Knob is a summit of Mill Creek Mountain.