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Kentenia State Forest

off U.S. 119 and 421
Harlan KY 40831
Kentenia State Forest
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Kentenia is the oldest state-owned forest, acquired by the Kentucky Division of Forestry in 1919 as a gift from the Kentenia-Cantron Corporation. It is located along the south side of Pine Mountain in seven scattered tracts totaling 4,277 acres. The largest of these tracts is accessible by Little Shepherd Trail on the crest of Pine Mountain.     The forest is open to the public for hunting and fishing and subject to state fish and game regulations. Primitive camping, hiking, picnicking and horseback riding are also permitted. ATVs are prohibited.