Birch Knob Tower

At an elevation of 3,144 feet above sea level, you’ll find the 100-yard walk from the parking lot and the 183 stair steps to reach the top to be well worth the trek. Sitting on a rock outcrop at the highest summit of Pine Mountain, the observation tower allows visitors to access an elevated vantage point for spectacular views of the surrounding terrain. Visitors will have a 360-degree views of the rolling Appalachian Mountains, forests, and valleys of Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio. The sight of the landscape, especially during fall foliage or at sunset, can be truly remarkable.
Birch knob tower is often a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, hikes, and nature lovers. The area provides access to Pine Mountain Trail. Additionally, from the parking lot, there is a 2 mile hike to Jenny Falls. It is 6.2 miles north of Clintwood, Virginia in the Jefferson National Forest on the border between Kentucky & Virginia. The Area is open from April 1st to January 7th from 6am-10pm