Pine Knob facts for kids
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 Pine Knob
Location in Michigan
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| Elevation | 1,201 ft |
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| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Pine Knob, Independence Township, Michigan |
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| Mountain type | Summit |
Pine Knob is a tall hill in Michigan, located near Clarkston, Michigan. It is part of Independence Township in Oakland County. This hill is considered a "summit" because it's a high point.
Pine Knob stretches from Waldon Road in the south to Clarkston Road in the north. It also goes from Sashabaw Road in the west to Pine Knob Road in the east. At 1,201 feet high, Pine Knob is the tallest hill in Southeast Michigan. It's a popular spot with many things to do. You can find the Pine Knob Ski Resort, the DTE Energy Music Theater, the Pine Knob Mansion, and the Pine Knob Golf Club here. There are also many homes built on the hill.
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Ski and Snowboard Fun
Pine Knob is a great place for winter sports! It's a popular ski and snowboard resort. You can find it off Sashabaw Road and Pine Knob Road.
The resort has seventeen different trails for skiing and snowboarding. There are also twelve lifts to take you up the hill. If you like tricks, there are three special terrain parks. One of its most famous trails is "The Wall." It's a very steep run with lots of bumps, called moguls.
Awesome Music Theater
The DTE Energy Music Theatre is a huge outdoor concert place. It can hold 15,274 people! About 7,202 people can sit under the covered area. Another 8,072 can relax on the grassy lawn.
This amphitheater has hosted hundreds of famous singers and bands. It's one of the busiest outdoor concert venues in the United States. The theater first opened in 1972. It was originally called Pine Knob Music Theater. Later, in 2001, DTE Energy bought the rights to its name.
Historic Pine Knob Mansion
Colonel Sidney D. Waldon (1873-1945) was an important person at the Packard Motor Company. In 1927, he bought a large piece of land at Pine Knob. It was about 840 acres!
On this land, he built a huge 19-room English manor house. A separate building, called a carriage house, was built nearby. This was for the caretaker and their family. Behind the main house were barns where he kept his horses and carriages. Today, the mansion and carriage house are used for special events. Many weddings and parties happen there. You can find it off Waldon Road.
Challenging Golf Club
The Pine Knob Golf Club is a large golf course with 27 holes. It was designed by Leo Bishop and Dan Pohl. The course is split into three different sections: the Eagle, the Falcon, and the Hawk.
The very first tee-box on the Eagle course is the highest point in all of Oakland County! This golf club is also located off Waldon Road.
Homes on the Hill
There are several neighborhoods built on Pine Knob. These include Fairways at Pine Knob, Pine Knob Enclaves, and Pine Knob Manor. These areas have luxury homes and fancy condominiums. They offer beautiful places to live right on the hill. These neighborhoods are also found off Waldon Road.
