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 hill in Independence Township, Oakland County. It is close to Clarkston, Michigan. This hill is known as a summit, which is a high point of land.
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. The hill is 1,201 feet high. This makes it the second-highest ski resort area in Southeast Michigan. Only Alpine Valley Ski Area is higher. Pine Knob is home to a ski resort, a music theater, a mansion, a golf club, and many homes.
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Skiing & Snowboarding Fun
Pine Knob has a popular resort for skiing and snowboarding. You can find it near Sashabaw Road and Pine Knob Road. The resort has seventeen different trails for all skill levels. There are also twelve lifts to take you up the hill. Plus, it offers three terrain parks for tricks and jumps. "The Wall" is a famous trail here. It is a steep run with many bumps, called moguls.
Pine Knob Music Theatre
The Pine Knob Music Theatre is a large outdoor concert place. It can hold 15,274 people. There are 7,202 seats under a roof and 8,072 spots on the lawn. Many famous performers have played here. It is one of the busiest outdoor concert venues in the United States. The theater first opened in 1972. It was called Pine Knob Music Theater for many years. In 2001, a company bought the naming rights. The theater's name changed back to Pine Knob Music Theatre on January 14, 2022.
The Historic Pine Knob Mansion
Colonel Sidney D. Waldon bought 840 acres of land at Pine Knob in 1927. He was an important leader at Packard Motor Company. Colonel Waldon built a large 19-room English-style house there. It was a grand manor. A smaller building, called a carriage house, was built nearby. This was for the caretaker and their family. Barns behind the house kept his racehorses 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.
Pine Knob Golf Club
The Pine Knob Golf Club has a championship golf course. It has 27 holes for golfers to play. Leo Bishop and Dan Pohl designed the course. There are three different courses: the Eagle, Falcon, and Hawk. The very first tee-box on the Eagle course is the highest point in Oakland County. This golf club is also located off Waldon Road.
Homes at Pine Knob
Many beautiful homes are built on Pine Knob. These include Fairways at Pine Knob, Pine Knob Enclaves, and Pine Knob Manor. These areas have fancy houses and luxury apartments. They are all found off Waldon Road.
