Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve, State nature preserve in Powell County, Kentucky.
Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve is a state nature preserve in Powell County near Stanton, Kentucky. The land is covered in dense oak-hickory forests crossed by several hiking trails of varying lengths.
The site served as a notable viewpoint in 1769 for explorers surveying the Kentucky landscape. Its strategic location made it an important reference point during early explorations of the region.
The Kentucky Ornithological Society recognizes this location as an essential destination for bird observation and research in Eastern Kentucky.
The preserve is best explored on foot, with trails suitable for different experience levels. At the summit, visitors should expect steeper terrain, while loop routes are more gradual.
The sandstone at the summit originates from over 250 million years ago. These ancient layers reveal traces of a prehistoric river system that once shaped this region.
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