Black Mountain, Kentucky, is the state's high point and also part coal mine. To go to the summit you must sign a waiver

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In order to access the Black Mountain summit, you MUST sign the waiver and MAIL to:
Kentucky Coal Museum
P.O. Box A 221 Main St./ Highway 160
Benham, Ky. 40807

Phone 606-848-1530 Fax 606-848-1546

A parent or guardian must sign for a child under 18.

If you attempt to access the summit without signing and returning this form, you could be prosecuted for trespassing.

Download the Waiver
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because of the danger of old coal shaft inside the mountain collapsing. The nature of the mountain has led to controversy.
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