The Highest Peaks in Kentucky
Kentucky's 11 highest hikeable summits, ranked by elevation. The tallest is Joe Knob at 3,314 ft. Every peak below links to a full trail guide with maps, elevation profiles and parking info — updated 2026.
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Knob | 3,314 ft |
| 2 | Halls Butt | 3,097 ft |
| 3 | Notch Rock | 2,930 ft |
| 4 | Butterfly Knob | 2,920 ft |
| 5 | Yellow Rock | 2,815 ft |
| 6 | High Rock | 2,746 ft |
| 7 | Gross Knob | 2,730 ft |
| 8 | Sugarcamp Knob | 2,680 ft |
| 9 | Blue Head Rock | 2,087 ft |
| 10 | Pinnacle Rock | 2,031 ft |
| 11 | Tri-State Peak | 1,798 ft |