- Elevation, modelled
- 277 m
- Tallest summit within 18.5 miles
- Bear Mountain505 m · 12.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Wilderness Road Heritage Highway10.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:03local time
- Coordinates
- 37.7168, -84.2955
Taylor Fork Ecological Area is a nature reserve in Kentucky, at a modelled 277 m. Bear Mountain stands 505 m to the south, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is EKU Carnes Farm Trails, a park 0.7 miles away. Wilderness Road Heritage Highway passes 10 miles off.
- Operated by
- Eastern Kentucky University, Division of Natural Areas
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 18.5 miles of Taylor Fork Ecological Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | S 171° | 505 m | 12.6 mi |
| Croley Mountain | SE 145° | 484 m | 14.1 mi |
| Pinnacle Knob | SSE 166° | 482 m | 13.0 mi |
| Indian Fort Mountain | SSE 162° | 470 m | 11.1 mi |
| Robe Mountain | SSE 161° | 462 m | 10.2 mi |
| Bighill Mountain | SSE 157° | 460 m | 14.0 mi |
| Wolf Gap Mountain | SE 128° | 458 m | 11.6 mi |
| Linville Knob | S 182° | 453 m | 16.9 mi |
- 10.2 mi off the Wilderness Road Heritage HighwayNational
- 15.4 mi off the Boone Creek Scenic Byway
- 22.0 mi off the Shakertown Road
- 22.0 mi off the US 68 Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Welch Mtn Overlook · 11 mi
- Radio Tower Overlook · 11 mi
- Piney Knob Overlook · 11 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- EKU Carnes Farm Trails: 0.7 mi
- EKU Cross Country Trail: 0.8 mi
- EKU Cemetery Park: 1.4 mi
- The Ravine: 1.8 mi
- Irvine McDowell City Park: 1.9 mi
Peaks
- Embry Hill: 3.5 mi
- Shallow Ford Hill: 6.3 mi
- Round Hill: 7.3 mi
- Whitlock Hill: 8.4 mi
- Joe Lick Knob: 8.4 mi
Historic sites: 28
- Fort Twitty: 1.5 mi
- Boone Trace DAR Monument: 1.5 mi
- Fort Boonesborough: 12.3 mi
- Lime Kiln: 13.0 mi
- Boone Gap: 13.1 mi
Artworks: 16
- Daniel Boone Statue: 1.7 mi
- Katsina, the Sacred Dancer: 23.8 mi
- summer fun: 24.0 mi
- Lil Duffer: 24.0 mi
- three children dancing (name might be Hand Me Downs): 24.0 mi
Gardens: 11
- Carloftis Garden: 1.7 mi
- Sustainable Berea: 10.1 mi
- Perennial Teaching Garden of KY Arboretum: 23.4 mi
- Rose Garden: 23.5 mi
- Fragrance Garden: 23.5 mi
Nature reserves: 11
- Lily Mountain Nature Preserve: 12.3 mi
- Floracliff Nature Sanctuary: 13.4 mi
- Hickman Creek Nature Center: 16.7 mi
- Hickman Creek Nature Center: 16.7 mi
- Maywoods Environmental and Educational Laboratory: 17.6 mi
Attractions: 8
- Graffiti Bridge: 4.0 mi
- covered bridge: 7.3 mi
- Kentucky River Museum: 12.4 mi
- Moore Spring: 13.2 mi
- John Wesley Statue: 22.3 mi
Museums: 8
- Camp Nelson Visitor Center: 17.6 mi
- Bluegrass Heritage Museum: 19.9 mi
- Waveland Museum: 22.0 mi
- Wilmore Rail-Side Museum: 22.1 mi
- Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum: 22.7 mi
Cliffs: 6
- Chimney Rock: 18.4 mi
- Bradley Rocks: 21.8 mi
- Tip Jar: 23.0 mi
- McCow Pausture: 24.1 mi
- Dropout Wall: 24.3 mi
Natural arches: 5
- Robe Mountain Arch: 10.3 mi
- Devil's Kitchen Arch: 11.1 mi
- Upper Main Dome: 11.2 mi
- Lily Mountain Arch: 12.8 mi
- Pretty House Arch: 24.2 mi
Waterfalls: 5
- Elk Lick Falls: 13.5 mi
- Silver Falls: 13.5 mi
- Anglin Falls: 15.7 mi
- Falls At Shaker Landing: 24.6 mi
- Wind Cave Cascades: 24.9 mi
Springs: 4
- Kettle Springs: 13.6 mi
- Climax Spring: 18.5 mi
- Piped: 18.5 mi
- Buffalo Spring: 24.7 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Brandywine Community Picnic Site: 19.7 mi
- Brandywine Community Picnic Site: 19.8 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Loam: 23.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:42 | 19:15 | 19:49 |
| June solstice | 06:16 | 20:24 | 21:03 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 19:01 | 19:36 |
| December solstice | 07:50 | 16:41 | 17:23 |
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 | 34 | 37 | 45 | 55 | 65 | 72 | 77 | 75 | 69 | 57 | 46 | 37 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Eastern Kentucky Univ, 3 mi away.
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