Overlook Trail sits along the Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway at an elevation of 517 feet, with the surrounding terrain dropping 9 feet over the first 600 meters. The trail runs one and a half miles to the overlook, giving a three-mile round trip, and the National Park Service lists the hike as strenuous, requiring two to three hours to complete. Along the way, the trail passes several points of interest before reaching the overlook, which looks over the valley once occupied by the old Louisville and Nashville Turnpike. Elizabethtown lies 13.4 miles to the west-northwest, Radcliff is 23.2 miles northwest, and Mount Washington is 30.7 miles north. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year: near the June solstice, daylight runs from 6:22 a.m. to 9:08 p.m., while near the December solstice it runs from 7:55 a.m. to 5:28 p.m. Equinox daylight hours fall in between, with sunrise around 7:31–7:47 a.m. and sunset around 7:41–7:55 p.m. This overlook follows Overlook Landing - Pathway of a President on the route.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:47 | 19:55 | 19:20 |
| June solstice | 06:22 | 21:08 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 07:31 | 19:41 | 19:07 |
| December solstice | 07:55 | 17:28 | 16:47 |
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Hike to the one and a half miles overlook trail where you will see a spectacular view of the valley that the old Louisville and Nashville Turnpike once occupied. As you walk the Overlook Trail, you will pass several points of interest along the way. Please allow between two and three hours to complete this strenuous three-mile round-trip hike. Duration: 2 1/2 - 3 hours Difficulty: Strenuous Length: 3 miles (4.8 km)
Overlook Trail sits at about 517 feet (158 m).
Elizabethtown, 13 miles WNW of Overlook Trail.
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