Stephen Walter Hurley was 60 when he was last seen in Roanoke, Virginia, on September 5, 2017. Family and authorities believe he began a hike on the Appalachian Trail from the popular McAfee’s Knob, but whether he planned a short outing or a longer trek is not known. He is described as a white male, 75 inches tall and about 230 pounds, with graying hair.

McAfee’s Knob is scenic but rugged terrain, and searches were complicated by the landscape. Beyond the last sighting and the physical description, the investigation has produced few public leads and Hurley’s disappearance remains unexplained.

If anyone was on the trail near McAfee’s Knob on or after September 5, 2017, or has information about Stephen’s plans or movements that day, please come forward.