Hiking in Kentucky is a great idea any time of year, but there's nothing like hearing the leaves crunch under your feet in the fall. Our beautiful hiking trails come alive with vibrant color, especially throughout October, and there are many spots where you can be right in the middle of this stunning scenery. For the ultimate in autumn splendor, consider a fall visit to Pine Mountain In Kentucky. These eastern Kentucky gem is lovely all year long, but just wait until you get a peak of these colorful, scenic views while exploring Pine Mountain.
Pine Mountain State Resort Park sits in the mountains of eastern Kentucky.
It was our state's very first state park and remains a favorite of many. With history, an abundance of natural beauty, and plenty of outdoor adventure, it's the perfect spot for a fall getaway.
When you visit, you may wish to book a room at the lodge, which is open year-round.
Each of the 30 rooms has a private patio or balcony that gives you direct access to the mountain views. As you can tell from these photos, those views are especially magical in the heart of fall color.
When you do choose to leave your room, there are plenty of outdoor adventures to experience, from tunnels of trees to an actual tunnel through the mountain.
The hiking trails throughout the park are diverse in landscape, views, and difficulty. You must include a hike to the famous chained rock, but there are also waterfalls and rock formations to explore. You can take a closer look at all of the hiking trails on the park's website.
There are also bridges of all kinds that take you across creeks and the fall views from these spots are unmatched.
If you've never done fall hiking in Kentucky, Pine Mountain is likely the ultimate destination. If you happen to miss peak color, don't worry because winter hiking on Pine Mountain is just as memorable.
When you decide to plan a fall visit to Pine Mountain in Kentucky, don't forget your sense of adventure... or your camera.
There's a reason this area makes up Kentucky's first state park and there are many reasons why it remains a favorite outdoor destination in our state, especially throughout fall.
A fall visit to Pine Mountain in Kentucky deserves a spot on everyone's bucket list. While New England is known for its vibrant colors this time of year, we happen to think that our state is just as beautiful and these photos of Pine Mountain in Kentucky prove it. Have you enjoyed a fall visit to Pine Mountain in Kentucky? Are you heading there this year? Let us know in the comments!
For more information on Pine Mountain Resort State Park, visit the park's website. And if you enjoy these nature photos of Kentucky, be sure to join our Kentucky Nature Lover's Group on Facebook!
And check out more photos of fall on Pine Mountain in this article where we feature a scenic drive around the area.
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