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6.59 miles
Elevation Gain
1014 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Wildflowers
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Added by Nicky Howard
This hike leads to miles of unhindered views in every direction, with multiple spots like the East Pinnacle, West Pinnacle, Buzzards Roost and Eagles Nest to see different views of Kentucky.
This is a trip with multiple sites to visit over the course of a day. Visiting all five would equal around 5 miles, or you can choose to only go to one, as there are some slightly strenuous hills.
The most visited is the Main Lookout, and the West Pinnacle offers a little rock climbing. Between each lookout is around a mile, some shorter, some longer. Dogs are allowed but camping is not. There is also geocaching offered around these points, and another off point called Devils Kitchen you can visit.
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Heather Howes
4/12/2021
Beautiful Views
Energetic Hike going mostly Up. Well worth it...
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Michel de Nostradamme
3/22/2018
great place
When I went to Eastern Kentucky Univ. we used to go here and play "hunt". A couple of guys would take off ...
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Ashley Stimpson
6/20/2017
Worth a Day Trip
Drove all the way from Cincy for this one. Fell in love multiple times on this trail. There are enormous outcroppings to rest on, ...
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Heather Warman
11/2/2016
Great Little Stop
Hiking to the Pinnacles at first just seems like a nice walk through a beautiful forest. However, as you make your way around ...
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Tyler Poore
6/15/2016
Amazing Hike Just Outside Of Lexington
Great views, moderate hike.
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David Stewart
6/15/2016
Best Views Around
Not the prettiest trails around, but by far the best views you can find. On a clear day on the west pinnacle you can ...
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Zach Gardner
2/22/2016
Proposal
I love this place! Been coming here every few months since I started at EKU and this last Saturday I proposed to my girlfriend ...
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