Black Mountain
Harlan County, Kentucky | 168 Miles
In the heart of the Appalachian coal region, Kentucky’s Black Mountain sits at the highest point in the state at 4,145 feet. A narrow, paved road winds close to the summit. Black Mountain Ridge Road is accessible off State Route 160 between Lynch, Kentucky, and Appalachia, Virginia. Traveling from Lynch, look for the turnoff on the right just before the state line. Our recommended route takes you over the Wilderness Road Heritage Highway, a national scenic byway running through Daniel Boone National Forest and leading to Cumberland Gap. At the Gap, be sure to ride Pinnacle View Road to the scenic overlook, which offers spectacular views of Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.
Originally published in 2020.
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