Daniel Boone's Historic Kentucky Overlook: Pilot Knob

Legend has it that Daniel Boone saw the Bluegrass region of Kentucky from the summit of this hike for the very first time in 1796. From this panoramic view it’s possible to see the Blue Grass region, the Knobs region, and the Cumberland Plateau regions, though it may be hard to tell which is which. Plant your feet on the sandstone outcrop at the southeast end on the knob. Unsurprisingly it’s known as “Boone’s Overlook.” Try to imagine how it might have appeared over 200 years ago when he first laid eyes on it.
The area also has a rich history in millstone making and there is a quarry site, with several unfinished millstones on the preserve-check for a brochure in the kiosk for their locations along the Millstone Quarry Trail which begins from the same parking area.
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[@sassysue6472]

Love Daniel Boone! He was such a unique and fascinating man. I love history. Great to see where he actually hiked.

[@philipatoz]

Excellent video! Ever restless after leading his band of explorers over an immense and rugged distance, up the ancient "warrior path" over the edge of the Appalachians, and finding the mysterious Cumberland Gap running north, Boone was surely surging with anticipation that he might finally be getting close to the "mythic" lands he had first heard about from an old Indian trader. The Shawnee called that place "Kanta-ke" and the Iroquois called it "Ken-tah-ten" - both which translate as the "Place of Lush Meadows." And when he first saw it from Pilot Knob. He had gone on ahead and then hiked to the top - the rest of his party had paused to do some hunting, a good distance below. After coming so many miles over dangerous, jaggy peaks and ridges, through immense rhododendron thickets, as he climbed up to this historic overlook, he must have wondered if he would see more mountain ranges or, perhaps, that incredible place of meadows he had so long heard and dreamed about. One cannot imagine Boone's excitement in that moment - a view VERY few Europeans had ever seen - or lived to tell. And so, when one stands there today, knowing the history of that incredible 18th century moment, it should send a respectful chill down their spine.

[@johnharold2577]

This was great! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@pioneer_productions]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@amyhisle5485]

Very cool video!! I love to hike. I will definitely be hiking this trail this summer.

[@pioneer_productions]

It’s a great hike and we’ll worth it!

[@JohnJohnson-zz8re]

Heading up it tomorrow. Great video

[@pioneer_productions]

Thanks man hope you have a good time the view is amazing!

[@manbuckets]

Super interesting!

[@pioneer_productions]

Thanks man!