Pikeville Cut-Through Overlook — Attraction in Pikeville

I'm scared of HEIGHTS, LOL! Imagine me coming here. My Daughter asked me to come, that's all that needed to B said. It is absolutely amazing!! A lot of work went into this CUT-THROUGH. My Daughter & 2 eldest Grandsons had purchased locks, put their initials on them, & placed them not 3 weeks before I went there. As I was there, a couple of Maintenance Men were walking to the cage with bolt cutters. So I said, what ya all doing? They said their BOSS was giving them the ultimatum to cut the locks, or lose their jobs!! There was nothing wrong with the locks on the cage. Several people had done it. U C on those walk across the river bridges, locks that people had put on there. I was so upset they were cutting my Kids' locks down, but I didn't want them to lose their job either. So I brought my Kids' locks home & still have them. SUGGESTION!! Put a wall up or something where people can hang their locks. Its symbolic, there's a reason why. Not just trying to clutter...

What an amazing find! You would never know that this existed, unless you were looking or a local told you about it! The bartender at Dueling Barrels recommended, and we are glad that we explored! The drive up to the overlook is a bit of an adventure; it has the expected incline, and then TWO very very steep incline segments. Along the climb you pass very high quality athletic fields, a horse stable, playgrounds, and walking/hiking trails. At the top, there is a very nice event center as well as multiple outdoor info placards (very well done with lots of info) and a "walk-out" platform that gives you panoramic views....

It was closed! There was construction at the top blocking the overlook. When I asked a worker he told me it was closed as they are building a convention center. I give one star because there is zero notice the overlook is closed anywhere in the park. Nothing. You get all the way up and find yourself face to face with dump trucks 🚚 on a narrow road!

I even looked this up online on the Pikeville welcome center site and again.... No info to let visitors know...