United StatesIndianaPilot Knob

Pilot Knob

Mountain in Indiana · 863 ft

863 ft
Elevation
174 ft
Prominence
1.2 mi
Hike length one way
38.2156, -86.1442
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Pilot Knob

1.2 mi
one way
397 ft
of ascent
1 h 19 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

541 ft1.2 mi · 850 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
1.2 mi on foot · ↑ 397 ft · about 1 h 19 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 1.3 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 1.5 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Pilot Knob?

Pilot Knob is 863 ft above sea level and lies in Indiana. Its prominence is 174 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Pilot Knob?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.2 mi one way with 397 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 19 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Pilot Knob?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 1.2 mi on foot · ↑ 397 ft · about 1 h 19 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 1.3 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Pilot Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Pilot Knob is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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