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 - 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 (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'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, 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 – 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 - PeakVisor
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) above mean sea level and a top-to-bottom height of over 2,500 feet (760 m).
High Points: Black Mountain, Kentucky - Backpacker
WEBMar 22, 2022 · Elevation: 4,145 feet. Summit: Coal trucks barrel around the bends of KY 160, a precipitous two-laner, and more than a few cars roost in the trees far below. To find the turnoff, look for a bullet-riddled sign for the Federal Aviation Administration Long …
Black Mountain (Kentucky State Highpoint)
WEBAt 4145 feet above sea level, Black Mountain is taller than any other mountain in Kentucky by nearly 500 feet. The short summit monument on Black Mountain. The biggest bummer is that there are absolutely no views to be had despite the massive prominence of the peak.