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Coltharpe Hills

Kentucky

Elevation Range

2,000 ft - 3,500 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

37.6090, -87.4132

About Coltharpe Hills

The Coltharpe Hills are a small mountain range located in eastern Kentucky, spanning across parts of Knott, Letcher, and Perry counties. The range features rugged, forested slopes and ridges, with elevations generally ranging between 2,000 and 3,500 feet. The terrain is characterized by steep, rocky hillsides, narrow valleys, and numerous small streams and creeks. The hills are part of the Appalachian Mountain system and are considered an outlier of the Cumberland Mountains to the south.

Notable Peaks

Big Black Mountain

3,420 ft

Hazard Knob

3,140 ft

Lilley Cornett Woods

2,980 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
fishing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Hazard, KY
Whitesburg, KY
Hyden, KY

Location

Kentucky

37.6090, -87.4132

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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