Pilot's Knob State Park Trail
Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve, Powell County, KY
Out-and-back trail in Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve, Powell County, KY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 705 ft (215 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 5 min
- High point
- 1,440 ft (439 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Pilot Knob 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
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Questions about Pilot's Knob State Park Trail
How long is Pilot's Knob State Park Trail?
Pilot's Knob State Park Trail is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 5 min. It climbs 705 ft (215 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,440 ft (439 m).
How hard is Pilot's Knob State Park Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Pilot's Knob State Park Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Pilot's Knob State Park Parking.
Are there water and toilets on Pilot's Knob State Park Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Pilot's Knob State Park Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Pilot's Knob State Park Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: paved.
Is this a good week for Pilot's Knob State Park Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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