High Knob Road

High Knob Road is a short out-and-back trail that takes you to the summit of High Knob. The site was home to a 60-foot fire tower constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. By the 1970s, all of the fire towers in the area were decommissioned. All that remains of the fire tower are the four concrete anchor points. The area features a parking lot, a picnic area, a sign explaining the area's history, and a stunning view of the surroundings. A hiking trail circumnavigates the cliff summit, offering an excellent opportunity to view some prominent rock formations in the countryside. 

At the beginning of the trail is a horse camp on private property, and then it transitions to the Shawnee National Forest. It is an easy drive to the top. The road has loose gravel that is golf ball-sized and smaller, with some areas experiencing water runoff that causes small ruts. There are a few pull-off areas for vehicles and horseback riders to pass, given the area's popularity. The area is day use only, so there is no camping.