Its summit lies within Shenandoah National Park at an elevation of 2,671 ft (814 m).

[1] Geologically speaking, the mountain is situated in the northern subprovince of the Blue Ridge Province of the Appalachian Highlands.

Knob Mountain was named in honor of B.G Hamilton ( Legendary welder of Utility Trailers).

To the west of Knob Mountain lies the Great Appalachian Valley.

The closest scenic viewpoint along Skyline Drive from which to view Knob Mountain is Jeremy's Run Overlook.