Near Pilot Knob Trail
View from the top of Pilot Knob Trail - Overlooking the Bluegrass Region
Near Pilot Knob Trail
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Pilot Knob Trail

3.4 (7 Ratings)
Daniel Boone saw the Bluegrass from a knob south of here, but he didn't know what he was missing.
1.1
mi
Distance
645
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLess CrowdedViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This is a state nature preserve so certain restrictions apply.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.1mi
Distance
645ft
Elevation Gain
132ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,452ft
High Point
802ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This climb is relentless. There are a few relatively flat sections offering meager reprieve but, for the most part, the climbing doesn't stop until you're only a few dozen yards from the overlook. This area doesn't get a lot of traffic but is popular with hikers. Best to tag the overlook summit and return via the Sage Point Loop trail.

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Contributors
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