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Local favourite viewpoint · McCreary, Kentucky

The Pilot

The Pilot is a viewpoint in McCreary, Kentucky.

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The Pilot: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit The Pilot

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach The Pilot — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.68841, -84.71188. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Pilot yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit The Pilot?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near The Pilot?

    Nearby: Big South Fork Angel Falls (waterfall, 19 km), Pickett CCC Memorial State Park (sanctuary, 20 km), Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park (park, 34 km), Cumberland Falls (waterfall, 38 km), Beaver Creek Wilderness (sanctuary, 40 km), Cumberland Falls (waterfall, 46 km).