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Elevation: 864 ft
GPS: 36.92101, -87.28636
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Pilot Rock is the highest place in Todd County and is a popular place for locals, so expect a lot of trash and graffiti. Ranges in height from 40' to 120'. Irons writes in his guide book that the earliest people to utilize Pilot Rock were the Cherokee Indians and they consider(ed) it a special and sacred place. The name Pilot Rock comes from it being an obvious landmark and the rock helped settlers and travelers navigate through the area.

Check out 'A Climber's Guide to Pilot Rock' by Geoff Irons for more humorous and detailed history and additional route information. The book is available through the AAC library.

The MP sections are listed similar to what is detailed in Irons guidebook.

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12 +/- miles east of Hopkinsville on HWY 507. 

1 hour west of Bowling Green. HWY 68 to HWY 507. 

HWY 507 is also known as Pilot Rock Rd.

There is a dirt/gravel parking area that has been closed. 

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