Daybreak at Birch Knob Observation Tower on Pine Mountain

Daybreak at Birch Knob Observation Tower on Pine Mountain

This is among the best sunrise spots on Pine Mountain thanks to the augmented vantage point that the tower provides. The large platform offers views out to six states on clear days including Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Sunset from Birch Knob Observation Tower

Sunset from Birch Knob Observation Tower

While this is arguably the best sunset spot in Kentucky, it is without question the biggest! The observation tower was installed in 2003, and any visit will show what a wonderful investment this turned out to be. If you get a change to stick around after dark, the stars are rarely brighter anywhere in the Commonwealth.

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