Climb To The Highest Peak In Kentucky On This Underrated, Panoramic Mountain Hike
Kentucky may not be the first place people think of when it comes to mountain hiking, but the state's highest peak makes for a gorgeous sight.
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Kentucky may not be the first place people think of when it comes to mountain hiking, but the state's highest peak makes for a gorgeous sight.
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