United StatesKentuckyThe WKU Hilltop

The WKU Hilltop

Mountain in Kentucky · 656 ft

656 ft
Elevation
125 ft
Prominence
0.2 mi
Hike length one way
36.9878, -86.4519
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up The WKU Hilltop

0.2 mi
one way
75 ft
of ascent
10 min
round trip

The route starts at Wetherby Lot — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

584 ft1,010 ft · 656 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Hub LotRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
about 0.1 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Wetherby Lot
parking · west of the peak
0.2 mi on foot · ↑ 75 ft · about 10 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Helm Lot
parking · south of the peak
about 0.2 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 The WKU Hilltop?

The WKU Hilltop is 656 ft above sea level and lies in Kentucky. Its prominence is 125 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up The WKU Hilltop?

From Wetherby Lot it is about 0.2 mi one way with 75 ft of ascent. Expect around 10 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for The WKU Hilltop?

The nearest parking is Hub Lot (northeast of the peak) — about 0.1 mi to the summit. Alternative: Wetherby Lot (west of the peak) (0.2 mi on foot · ↑ 75 ft · about 10 min round trip). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log The WKU Hilltop in Conquer?

Yes — The WKU Hilltop 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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