- Elevation, modelled
- 366 m
- Tallest summit within 17.2 miles
- Limestone Knob433 m · 10.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Zilpo Road2.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:01local time
- Coordinates
- 38.0134, -83.5839
Gatepost Hill Arch is a natural arch in Kentucky, at a modelled 366 m. Limestone Knob stands 433 m to the northeast, 10 miles off. The nearest named place is 2 Pillar Alcove, a natural arch 0.1 miles away. Zilpo Road passes 2.2 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.2 miles of Gatepost Hill Arch. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Knob | NE 34° | 433 m | 10.4 mi |
| Tater Knob | NE 38° | 423 m | 3.7 mi |
| Raven Rock | SW 229° | 421 m | 15.5 mi |
| South Knob | WNW 284° | 419 m | 6.9 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | NNE 12° | 411 m | 14.5 mi |
| Gate Post Hill | SSE 153° | 410 m | 0.4 mi |
| Clack Mountain | NE 50° | 400 m | 12.2 mi |
| Carrington Rock | WNW 285° | 399 m | 2.3 mi |
- 2.2 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
- 2 Pillar Alcove: 0.1 mi
- Ratliff Arch: 1.0 mi
- Furnace Arch: 1.2 mi
- Bertis Arch: 1.2 mi
- Finger Leaner False Arch: 1.8 mi
Peaks
- Gate Post Hill: 0.2 mi
- Gate Post Hill: 0.4 mi
- Leatherwood Hill: 2.2 mi
- Carrington Rock: 2.3 mi
- Craig Hill: 2.7 mi
Cliffs
- Chestnut Cliffs: 2.6 mi
- Cedar Cliffs: 3.6 mi
- Lost Ridge: 8.0 mi
- Board Wall: 8.3 mi
- Purple Valley: 8.3 mi
Waterfalls: 28
- Mariba Fork Falls: 7.3 mi
- East Mariba Fork Falls: 7.3 mi
- Ataullah Falls: 7.5 mi
- West Mariba Fork Falls: 7.5 mi
- Bear Dog Falls: 7.5 mi
Parks: 22
- Menifee County Park: 4.7 mi
- Bath County Park: 11.3 mi
- Lions Club Park: 13.0 mi
- Boone Hollan Wetlands & Nature Trails: 13.7 mi
- Fountain Park: 13.9 mi
Attractions: 7
- Red River Appalachian Zip Line Tours: 7.6 mi
- Wild Things! of Kentucky: 16.6 mi
- Balanced Rock: 17.3 mi
- Gorge Underground: 18.1 mi
- Southeast Mountain Guides: 20.7 mi
Picnic sites: 4
- Clear Creek Picnic Area: 2.5 mi
- Billy Branch Picnic Area: 7.4 mi
- Boat Gunnel Group Picnic Area: 7.4 mi
- Rock Bridge Picnic Area: 16.8 mi
Museums: 4
- Morehead History & Railroad Museum: 14.2 mi
- Morgan Co Historical Society: 18.8 mi
- Wolfe County Cooperative Extension Service: 19.2 mi
- Red River Museum: 21.2 mi
Nature reserves: 4
- Graining Fork Nature Preserve: 19.9 mi
- Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve: 20.7 mi
- Cliffview Recreational Preserve: 23.1 mi
- Hidden Valley Training Area: 23.4 mi
Historic sites: 3
- Bourbon Iron Works: 11.3 mi
- Freedom Park (WWI Veterans Memorial): 14.4 mi
- Wolfe County Vietnam War Memorial: 19.3 mi
Gardens: 2
- Jewell Lane Community Garden: 12.8 mi
- The Community Garden: 14.5 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Junior Williamson Rest Area: 16.4 mi
Artworks: 1
- West Liberty Dough Boy: 18.8 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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