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
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.