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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

89%

Runnable

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 running 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

#24980

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#25

in Cumberland Ranger Dist…

#262

in Kentucky

#24,980

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