Black Mountain Trail Kentucky
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Kentucky · Harlan County

Black Mountain Trail Kentucky

High-elevation route near Kentuckys highest point.

Rating
Length
6.0 mi
Difficulty
8
County
Harlan
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Pine Mountain Trail US23 to Bryant Gap

Long mountain traverse segment of Kentuckys signature ridge trail.

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Dickey Knob Trail

Moderate knob ascent in far southwest Virginia.

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Sand Cave Trail

Moderate route to a massive sandstone cave feature.

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About This Trail

High-elevation route near Kentuckys highest point. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Kentucky expansion set sourced from state, national park, and forest references.

Location

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Coordinates: 36.9109, -82.8847
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Black Mountain Trail Kentucky. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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Pine Mountain Trail US23 to Bryant Gap

Long mountain traverse segment of Kentuckys signature ridge trail.

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Dickey Knob Trail

Moderate knob ascent in far southwest Virginia.

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Sand Cave Trail

Moderate route to a massive sandstone cave feature.

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Hemlock Trail

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Wilderness Road Gap Trail

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