Traveling with my fiancé who is inexperienced, but we want to hike the Knob together. I'm more then able to hike the 4.4 mile route from 311, but unsure if I want to take her up and back 8.8 miles. Also left all my guide books at home (over 900 miles away at this point). We brought gear to hike, but trying to look for the shortest route. Any suggestions would be great help.