Black Mountain
Black Mountain is the highest mountain peak in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States, with a summit elevation of 4,145 feet (1,263 m) above mean sea level and a top-to-bottom height of over 2,500 feet (760 m).
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A mountain, 4 mi south of Lynch
Norton is the nearest base
Norton is 15 miles east, with 388 hotel and restaurant jobs. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Lynch. Green months are the mild ones.
Black Mountain
Black Mountain is the highest mountain peak in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States, with a summit elevation of 4,145 feet (1,263 m) above mean sea level and a top-to-bottom height of over 2,500 feet (760 m). The summit is located at approximately 36°54′51″N 82°53′38″W in Harlan County, Kentucky near the Virginia border, just above the towns of Lynch, Kentucky and Appalachia, Virginia.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 4,144 ft
- Listed
- America's Most Endangered Historic Places
- Wikipedia readers
- 22K a year
Towns near Black Mountain
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Black Mountain | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynch | 4 mi north | 0 | 709 | $59K | — |
| Benham | 5 mi northwest | 0 | 725 | $53K | — |
| Appalachia | 6 mi east | 10 | 1,391 | $67K | — |
| Big Stone Gap | 7 mi southeast | 281 | 5,162 | $163K | B− |
| Cumberland | 8 mi northwest | 58 | 2,037 | $67K | A |
| Big Stone Gap East | 9 mi east | 9 | 567 | $168K | — |
| East Stone Gap | 9 mi east | 0 | 683 | $114K | — |
| Dryden | 10 mi south | 0 | 823 | $130K | — |
| Pennington Gap | 13 mi southwest | 173 | 1,798 | $93K | B− |
| Whitesburg | 15 mi north | 181 | 1,761 | $112K | A+ |
| Norton | 15 mi east | 388 | 3,577 | $110K | D− |
| Kenvir | 15 mi west | 0 | 358 | $74K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Black Mountain
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
42 mi🌲 State parkBreaks Interstate Park
52 mi🏛 National Historic SiteAndrew Johnson National Historic Site43K visitors a year⛷70 mi⛷ Ski areaHatley Pointe21 runs · 642 ft vertical
49 mi🏞 National Historical ParkCumberland Gap National Historical Park765K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Breaks Interstate Park: SheepNotGoats (Talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Andrew Johnson National Historic Site: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0 · Cumberland Gap National Historical Park: J654567, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Black Mountain
What town is Black Mountain near?
Lynch, KY, about 4 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Black Mountain?
April, May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 65–81°.
How far is Black Mountain from Lexington and Charlotte?
About 116 miles northwest of Lexington and about 165 miles southeast of Charlotte, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Black Mountain?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA (TRI), about 41 miles away. The nearest big hub is McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 98 miles.
Where should I stay near Black Mountain?
Big Stone Gap (7 mi, 281 hotel and restaurant jobs), Pennington Gap (13 mi, 173 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Whitesburg (15 mi, 181 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Lynch
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Lynch’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.