Black Mountain (Kentucky) - Wikipedia
WEBBlack Mountain is the highest mountain peak in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States, with a summit elevation of 4,145 feet (1,263 m) [2] above mean sea level and a top-to-bottom height of over 2,500 feet (760 m).
Black Mountain (KY) : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering - SummitPost
WEBSituated within a couple hours of Mt. Rogers, Smoky Mountain National Park, and Mount Mitchell, is the highest point of Kentucky - Black Mountain. Most of Kentucky does not reach high elevation, and the state is known much more for its caves than its mountains.
Black Mountain - Kentucky Highpoint - AllTrails
WEBBlack Mountain is the highest summit in Kentucky at an elevation of 4,145 feet and is reached by traveling along a partially paved and gravel road. This road is also shared by service vehicles. At the summit, there is an abandoned fire tower and active radio towers.
Black Mountain, Kentucky's Tallest Peak - American Byways
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Black Mountain, Kentucky’s Tallest Peak. In the rugged and picturesque expanse of Kentucky’s landscape, an imposing peak stands tall and regal, its narrative echoing a saga of strife and the triumphant march of conservation.
Black Mountain – Partridge, Kentucky - Atlas Obscura
WEBMay 24, 2013 · Standing over converging mined veins, Black Mountain is the highest point in Kentucky at 4,145 feet above sea level. In a state known for its coal mines and caves more than its mountains,...
Black Mountain, Kentucky | U.S. Highpoint Guide
WEBBlack Mountain, the highest point in Kentucky at 4,145 feet, is situated within a couple of hours from notable landmarks like Mt. Rogers, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Mount Mitchell. Although Kentucky is primarily known for its extensive cave systems rather than its mountains, Black Mountain stands out with its significant elevation.
Black Mountain - Kentucky Highpoint (3.4 miles; d=4.30) - dwhike
WEBKentucky’s highpoint, Black Mountain, is most certainly one of these places. Located deep within the Cumberland Mountains of southeastern Kentucky, barely a mile from the Virginia line, Black Mountain isn’t crossed by any major trails nor is it …
Black Mountain, KY : the story of Benham and Lynch - YouTube
WEBAmerica's Most Endangered Mountains - Benham and Lynch KY on Black MountainPledge to Help End Mountaintop Removal. Visit:www.iLoveMountains.org- - - COMMUNIT...
Black Mountain - Kentucky's High Point - Outdoor Pilgrim
WEBJan 3, 2021 · Elevation: 4,139 feet. Ancestral Lands: Cherokee, Shawnee, Yuchi. what’s in a Name? With an ominous sounding name like Black Mountain, you might expect an ink-colored peak distinctively rising up above it surroundings. But, in reality, the mountain is nestled in the green Appalachian Mountains right along the state’s border with of Virginia.
Black Mountain – Kentucky High Point - Nutty Hiker Adventures
WEBOct 2, 2023 · Located in Harlan County, Kentucky, Black Mountain reaches 4145 feet and is the Kentucky High Point. In 1999, Kentucky purchased the mineral and timber rights to the summit in order to prevent future large-scale mining operations, which would leave the Kentucky high point intact and open to the public.
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