High Points: Black Mountain, Kentucky
Look closely for the path to this high point.
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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-Range Radar Facility. From road’s end, it’s a short uphill walk to the derelict lookout tower.
Contact: Cumberland Tourist and Convention Commission, (606) 589-5812
USGS Topo: Benham; Appalachia, VA
