Perry district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Hazard

Hazard is a town in Perry district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 5,341 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Carr Creek Lake (22 km), Buckhorn Lake (26 km) and Lilley Cornett Woods (32 km).

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Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard, Perry district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hazard at a glance

Location
Perry district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 5,341
Coordinates
37.2495° N, 83.1932° W
Places within 50 km
68 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hazard

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hazard: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hazard

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hazard. The closest is Crawford Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Hazard

72 churches within 100 km of Hazard. The closest is Lothair Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hazard

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hazard. The closest is Carr Fork Lake Wildlife Management Area (21 km); the best-known is Carr Creek Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hazard

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hazard. The closest is Kentenia State Forest (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Hazard

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hazard. The closest is Wooton Presbyterian Center (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Hazard

10 parks within 100 km of Hazard. The closest is Lilley Cornett Woods (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hazard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hazard
  2. 26 km Buckhorn Lake · lake, Leslie
  3. 30 km Lotts Creek Community Church · church, Perry
  4. 19 km Carr Creek Lake · lake, Knott
  5. 20 km Fourseam Church · church, Perry
  6. 3 km Lothair Church · church, Perry
  7. 2 km Back to Hazard

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How to reach Hazard

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hazard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints20126Crawford Mountain (8 km)
    Churches3472Lothair Church (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs323Carr Fork Lake Wildlife Management Area (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens116Kentenia State Forest (46 km)
    Forts & heritage211Wooton Presbyterian Center (15 km)
    Parks310Lilley Cornett Woods (32 km)
    Museums48Hindman Settlement School (27 km)
    Waterfalls03Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve (53 km)
    Caves02Unthanks Cave Natural Area Preserve (88 km)
    Other attractions11Portal 31 (50 km)
    Buddhist sites01Monastery (76 km)

    Hazard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hazard?

    Carr Creek Lake (lake, about 22 km), Lothair Church (church, about 2 km), Fourseam Church (church, about 5 km), Buckhorn Lake (lake, about 26 km), Lotts Creek Community Church (church, about 7 km), Crawford Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hazard?

    68 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hazard?

    Crawford Mountain, about 8 km by road; Lost Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hazard?

    Lothair Church, about 2 km by road; Fourseam Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hazard?

    Carr Fork Lake Wildlife Management Area, about 21 km by road; Carr Creek Lake (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hazard?

    Start in Hazard, visit Buckhorn Lake, then Lotts Creek Community Church, then Carr Creek Lake, then Fourseam Church, then Lothair Church, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hazard?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hazard

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hazard’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hazard on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.