- Elevation, modelled
- 369 m
- Tallest summit within 17.3 miles
- Limestone Knob433 m · 10.3 mi
- Nearest byway
- Zilpo Road2.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:01local time
- Coordinates
- 38.0139, -83.5821
2 Pillar Alcove is a natural arch in Kentucky, at a modelled 369 m. Limestone Knob stands 433 m to the northeast, 10 miles off. The nearest named place is Gatepost Hill Arch, a natural arch 0.1 miles away. Zilpo Road passes 2.1 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.3 miles of 2 Pillar Alcove. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Knob | NE 34° | 433 m | 10.3 mi |
| Tater Knob | NE 37° | 423 m | 3.6 mi |
| Raven Rock | SW 229° | 421 m | 15.6 mi |
| South Knob | WNW 283° | 419 m | 7.0 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | NNE 11° | 411 m | 14.5 mi |
| Gate Post Hill | SSE 168° | 410 m | 0.4 mi |
| Clack Mountain | NE 50° | 400 m | 12.1 mi |
| Carrington Rock | WNW 283° | 399 m | 2.4 mi |
- 2.1 mi off the Zilpo Road
- 12.3 mi off the Red River Gorge Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Indian Staircase · 12 mi
- Adena Arch · 12 mi
- Princess Arch · 13 mi
- Haystack Rock · 13 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Natural arches
- Gatepost Hill Arch: 0.1 mi
- Bertis Arch: 1.1 mi
- Ratliff Arch: 1.1 mi
- Furnace Arch: 1.2 mi
- Finger Leaner False Arch: 1.7 mi
Peaks
- Gate Post Hill: 0.1 mi
- Gate Post Hill: 0.4 mi
- Leatherwood Hill: 2.1 mi
- Carrington Rock: 2.4 mi
- Craig Hill: 2.8 mi
Cliffs
- Chestnut Cliffs: 2.5 mi
- Cedar Cliffs: 3.6 mi
- Lost Ridge: 8.1 mi
- Board Wall: 8.3 mi
- Purple Valley: 8.3 mi
Waterfalls: 28
- Mariba Fork Falls: 7.3 mi
- East Mariba Fork Falls: 7.4 mi
- Ataullah Falls: 7.5 mi
- West Mariba Fork Falls: 7.5 mi
- Bear Dog Falls: 7.5 mi
Parks: 22
- Menifee County Park: 4.8 mi
- Bath County Park: 11.4 mi
- Lions Club Park: 13.0 mi
- Boone Hollan Wetlands & Nature Trails: 13.6 mi
- Fountain Park: 13.8 mi
Attractions: 7
- Red River Appalachian Zip Line Tours: 7.6 mi
- Wild Things! of Kentucky: 16.7 mi
- Balanced Rock: 17.4 mi
- Gorge Underground: 18.1 mi
- Southeast Mountain Guides: 20.8 mi
Picnic sites: 4
- Clear Creek Picnic Area: 2.5 mi
- Billy Branch Picnic Area: 7.3 mi
- Boat Gunnel Group Picnic Area: 7.3 mi
- Rock Bridge Picnic Area: 16.9 mi
Museums: 4
- Morehead History & Railroad Museum: 14.1 mi
- Morgan Co Historical Society: 18.7 mi
- Wolfe County Cooperative Extension Service: 19.3 mi
- Red River Museum: 21.3 mi
Nature reserves: 4
- Graining Fork Nature Preserve: 20.0 mi
- Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve: 20.8 mi
- Cliffview Recreational Preserve: 23.2 mi
- Hidden Valley Training Area: 23.5 mi
Historic sites: 3
- Bourbon Iron Works: 11.4 mi
- Freedom Park (WWI Veterans Memorial): 14.3 mi
- Wolfe County Vietnam War Memorial: 19.4 mi
Gardens: 2
- Jewell Lane Community Garden: 12.7 mi
- The Community Garden: 14.4 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Junior Williamson Rest Area: 16.5 mi
Artworks: 1
- West Liberty Dough Boy: 18.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:39 | 19:12 | 19:46 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 20:22 | 21:01 |
| September equinox | 07:23 | 18:58 | 19:33 |
| December solstice | 07:48 | 16:38 | 17:19 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 33 | 36 | 44 | 55 | 64 | 71 | 75 | 74 | 68 | 56 | 45 | 37 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cave RUN Lake, 8 mi away.
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