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Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 8

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.4 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. …Southeastern Kentucky
  4. …Daniel Boone National Forest
  5. Cumberland Ranger District
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“Known as "The Ridge," this section of the Sheltowee Trace exemplifies Cave Run trails. ”

Chris Chaney
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3.2

Miles

5.2

KM

Point to Point

1,239' 378 m

High

833' 254 m

Low

712' 217 m

Up

309' 94 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

USDA Forest Service Daniel Boone National Forest Service regulations apply.

Description

From the visitors center near Cave Run Lake Dam, the Sheltowee Trace (ST) climbs steadily and relentlessly until gaining the ridge and then traverses along the rolling ridge to the Big Limestone Trail #109 junction.

There are limited views of the lake and great hiking all along.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest Office

Shared By:

Chris Chaney with improvements by Kara Leann
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  3.4 from 5 votes

#25

in Cumberland Ranger District

#25104

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#25

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#263

in Kentucky

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Feb 20, 2018
Kenneth Carrier
trail was a little wet, wonderful time in the woods 6.6mi
Jul 28, 2017
Kate Davis
Parts are pretty overgrown, but not too bad. A couple trees have fallen and block the path. They aren't too hard to climb over or go around. 1.2mi

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