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

Ascending to Black Mountain at 4,145 feet, Kentucky’s highest point in Harlan County, this route follows an old gravel and broken-asphalt road gaining over 2,500 feet from the valley floor. Communication towers mark the summit, which is now state-owned and open to visitors without a waiver.

Location

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Coordinates: 36.9109, -82.8847
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Getting There

From Harlan, KY, take US-421 south toward the Virginia border. The Black Mountain Trail is on the Kentucky side of the border in Harlan County, accessible via Forest Road off US-421 near the state line. High clearance vehicles recommended.

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Pine Mountain Trail US23 to Bryant Gap

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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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