United StatesKentuckyHoosier Knob

Hoosier Knob

Mountain in Kentucky · 1,335 ft

1,335 ft
Elevation
164 ft
Prominence
0.9 mi
Hike length one way
37.2600, -84.1956
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Hoosier Knob

0.9 mi
one way
187 ft
of ascent
45 min
round trip

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

1,260 ft0.9 mi · 1,348 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
0.9 mi on foot · ↑ 187 ft · about 45 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 3.7 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 14.1 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 Hoosier Knob?

Hoosier Knob is 1,335 ft above sea level and lies in Kentucky. Its prominence is 164 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Hoosier Knob?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.9 mi one way with 187 ft of ascent. Expect around 45 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Hoosier Knob?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 0.9 mi on foot · ↑ 187 ft · about 45 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 3.7 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 Hoosier Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Hoosier 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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