The Top 5 Peaks in Kentucky
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Kentucky is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 5
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Kentucky for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Kentucky for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
Said to be named for its resemblance to a courthouse, this feature stands alone at the north end of Auxier Ridge. Reached as part of several possible loops, the stunning Courthouse Rock makes for an enticing mid-hike destination.
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This is a very cool peak/lookout with a gazebo and informational plaques about Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee respectively. At 1,990 feet, this point offers a beautiful lookout point over each of the states in different directions.
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Cloud Splitter's history traces back at least a couple of thousand years before the first Europeans arrived in what is now Kentucky. Overlooks, including Cloud Splitter's summit, served as crucial …
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Lockegee Rock is a must-visit if you're passing through Morehead or hiking the Sheltowee Trace Trail. This short but moderately challenging 0.6-mile out-and-back trail leads to a rocky overlook with …
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Chimney Top Rock stands at the end of an easy trail. This open summit and overlook stands 400 feet above the Red River and offers stunning views of the entire gorge and its valleys, sheer cliffs, and ravines.
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