Kentenia State Forest
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| Nearest city | Harlan, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36°55′6″N 83°13′20″W / 36.91833°N 83.22222°W |
| Area | 4,277 acres (17.3 km²) |
| Established | 1919 |
| Governing body | Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forests |
Kentenia State Forest is a state forest in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. It became Kentucky's first state forest in 1919 when the land was donated to the state by the coal company Kentenia-Cantron. The land is scattered across seven tracts on the south side of Pine Mountain.[1] The park is accessed through Little Shepherd Trail, which is only partly paved and between U.S. 119 and U.S. 421. The 38-mile narrow road follows the crest of Pine Mountain and is partly within the Kentenia State Forest.[2]
References
- ^ "Kentenia State Forest - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet". eec.ky.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ Team, AV's Intern (August 10, 2018). "Hidden Treasures #6: Kentucky". Appalachian Voices. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
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