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Recommended gear for this trail
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Salomon
Elixir Tour Mid WP
Waterproof mid-height boot ideal for rocky terrain
203.38 $
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Everything you need to know before you goWhen?
Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
Weather (next days)
Loading
How much?
Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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What to bring?
Gear
- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
36.914158, -82.893831
Center
Not available
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to knowBlack Mountain, Kentucky is rated moderate.
The elevation gain of Black Mountain, Kentucky is 134 m.
The summit of Black Mountain, Kentucky is at 1,263 m.
Allow about 45m for Black Mountain, Kentucky (1.8 km).
No, dogs are not allowed on the trails of Black Mountain, Kentucky.
Black Mountain, Kentucky is not recommended for young children.
No, Black Mountain, Kentucky has no visitor centre on site.
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