The Highest Peaks in Kentucky
Kentucky's 19 highest hikeable summits, ranked by elevation. The tallest is Black Mountain at 4,131 ft. Every peak below links to a full trail guide with maps, elevation profiles and parking info — updated 2026.
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Mountain | 4,131 ft |
| 2 | Potato Hill | 3,684 ft |
| 3 | Little Black Mountain | 3,488 ft |
| 4 | Joe Knob | 3,314 ft |
| 5 | Fox Knob | 3,271 ft |
| 6 | Grays Knob | 3,192 ft |
| 7 | Kitts Knob | 3,146 ft |
| 8 | Reynolds Mountain | 3,123 ft |
| 9 | Halls Butt | 3,097 ft |
| 10 | Potato Knob | 3,087 ft |
| 11 | Notch Rock | 2,930 ft |
| 12 | Butterfly Knob | 2,920 ft |
| 13 | Yellow Rock | 2,815 ft |
| 14 | High Rock | 2,746 ft |
| 15 | Gross Knob | 2,730 ft |
| 16 | Sugarcamp Knob | 2,680 ft |
| 17 | Tri-State Peak | 1,798 ft |
| 18 | Happy Top | 1,631 ft |
| 19 | Big Lovely Mountain | 1,401 ft |