Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov606-589-2479
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail is a trail in Letcher County, about 3 miles south of Whitesburg.
Pets
Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas but must be leashed; restricted from nature preserves, beaches and some historic sites; service animals always permitted. Pet-friendly rooms/cabins available for an additional fee ($50 + tax).
Statewide rule from Kentucky's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Trails
Currently, a contiguous trail from Breaks Interstate Park to US 119 is designated in two sections. The section from Breaks to US 23 is the Birch Knob section and totals 28 miles. Opportunities for photography abound - from rock outlooks to the viewing platform between Elkhorn and US 23.
The US 23 - US 119 is named The Highlands because this part of the trail is the highest portion of PMSST and totals 16 miles for a total of 44 miles. If you hike along the High Rock Loop Trail, you'll be treated to the waterfalls at Bad Branch State Nature Preserve. Construction has not yet passed beyond US 119. However, if hikers wish to do so, they can plan hikes on the Little Shepherd Trail (LST).
The Little Shepherd Trail continues for another 38 miles from US 119 to US 421. The LST is a narrow, 1 1/2 lane blacktop road open to vehicular traffic, though lightly traveled. From US 119 to Kingdom Come State Park is 14 miles where primitive camping and water are available.
Pine Mountain Trail Conference
Pine Mountain Trail State Nature Preserve
Breaks Interstate Park
Cumberland Gap NHP
Getting there
- Address
- Breaks Interstate Park to US 23
Whitesburg, KY 41858 - Nearest town
- Whitesburg — about 3 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.0790, -82.8063
- Phone
- 606-589-2479
- info@pinemountaintrail.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated May 20, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology