United StatesKentuckyBald Knob

Bald Knob

Mountain in Kentucky · 830 ft

830 ft
Elevation
138 ft
Prominence
1.8 mi
Hike length one way
37.0997, -86.0769
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Bald Knob

1.8 mi
one way
289 ft
of ascent
1 h 26 min
round trip

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

666 ft1.8 mi · 850 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · east of the peak
1.8 mi on foot · ↑ 289 ft · about 1 h 26 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 2.0 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 4.1 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 Bald Knob?

Bald Knob is 830 ft above sea level and lies in Kentucky. Its prominence is 138 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Bald Knob?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.8 mi one way with 289 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 26 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Bald Knob?

The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — 1.8 mi on foot · ↑ 289 ft · about 1 h 26 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 2.0 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 Bald Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Bald 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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