Leslie district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Hyden

Hyden is a town in Leslie district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 351 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Buckhorn Lake (21 km), Kentenia State Forest (38 km) and Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve (40 km).

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Hyden, Kentucky
Hyden, Leslie district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hyden at a glance

Location
Leslie district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 351
Coordinates
37.1609° N, 83.3732° W
Places within 50 km
79 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hyden

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hyden

133 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hyden. The closest is Buzzard Roost (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Hyden

70 churches within 100 km of Hyden. The closest is Big Creek Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hyden

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hyden. The closest is Kentenia State Forest (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hyden

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hyden. The closest is Buckhorn Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Hyden

10 parks within 100 km of Hyden. The closest is Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Hyden

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Hyden. The closest is Canyon Falls EC Church (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Hyden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hyden
  2. 38 km Kentenia State Forest · nature spot, Harlan
  3. 39 km Big Creek Church · church, Perry
  4. 9 km Wooton Presbyterian Center · heritage site, Leslie
  5. 22 km Buckhorn Lake · lake, Leslie
  6. 8 km Buzzard Roost · viewpoint, Leslie
  7. 13 km Back to Hyden

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How to reach Hyden

    All places near Hyden by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hyden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints28133Buzzard Roost (13 km)
    Churches3970Big Creek Church (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens218Kentenia State Forest (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs314Buckhorn Lake (21 km)
    Parks310Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve (40 km)
    Waterfalls09Canyon Falls EC Church (59 km)
    Museums16Hindman Settlement School (50 km)
    Forts & heritage35Wooton Presbyterian Center (8 km)
    Caves05Sand Cave (69 km)
    Other attractions02Portal 31 (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Monastery (75 km)

    Hyden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hyden?

    Buckhorn Lake (lake, about 21 km), Wooton Presbyterian Center (heritage site, about 8 km), Buzzard Roost (viewpoint, about 13 km), Kentenia State Forest (nature spot, about 38 km), Big Creek Church (church, about 18 km), Hickory Gap Church (church, about 18 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hyden?

    Buzzard Roost, about 13 km by road; Bargers Knob (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hyden?

    Big Creek Church, about 18 km by road; Hickory Gap Church (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hyden?

    Kentenia State Forest, about 38 km by road; Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hyden?

    Start in Hyden, visit Kentenia State Forest, then Big Creek Church, then Wooton Presbyterian Center, then Buckhorn Lake, then Buzzard Roost, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hyden?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hyden

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