United StatesKentuckyIndian Knob

Indian Knob

Mountain in Kentucky · 1,385 ft

1,385 ft
Elevation
121 ft
Prominence
1.7 mi
Hike length one way
36.7194, -84.3975
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Indian Knob

1.7 mi
one way
479 ft
of ascent
1 h 29 min
round trip

The route starts at LAUREL CREEK TRAILHEAD — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,040 ft1.7 mi · 1,385 ft

Weather forecast

Next 10 days

Parking and starting point

1LAUREL CREEK TRAILHEADRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
1.7 mi on foot · ↑ 479 ft · about 1 h 29 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 3.5 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 3.9 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

More peaks nearby

Frequently asked questions

How high is Indian Knob?

Indian Knob is 1,385 ft above sea level and lies in Kentucky. Its prominence is 121 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Indian Knob?

From LAUREL CREEK TRAILHEAD it is about 1.7 mi one way with 479 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 29 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Indian Knob?

The nearest parking is LAUREL CREEK TRAILHEAD (northwest of the peak) — 1.7 mi on foot · ↑ 479 ft · about 1 h 29 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 3.5 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 Indian Knob in Conquer?

Yes — Indian 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.

Conquer Indian Knob in the app

Check in on the summit, verified by GPS. Collect peaks across United States, build streaks and level up together with your friends.

Download on theApp Store

Free to download