343 miles • Sheltowee Trace • KY and TN, USA
Official App of The Sheltowee Trace Association
The Sheltowee Trace is a 343-mile (552 km) National Recreation Trail that was created in 1979 and stretches from the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Tennessee to northern Rowan County, Kentucky. The trail is named after Daniel Boone, who was given the name Sheltowee (meaning “Big Turtle”) when he was adopted as the son of the great warrior Chief Blackfish of the Shawnee tribe. The trail is primarily in the Daniel Boone National Forest, but also takes visitors through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, two large recreation lakes (Cave Run Lake and Laurel Lake), and many wildlife management areas. All but the southernmost 45 miles (72.42 km) are in Kentucky.
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343 miles • KY and TN, USA
Official App of The Sheltowee Trace Association
The Sheltowee Trace is a 343-mile (552 km) National Recreation Trail that was created in 1979 and stretches from the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Tennessee to northern Rowan County, Kentucky. The trail is named after Daniel Boone, who was given the name Sheltowee (meaning “Big Turtle”) when he was adopted as the son of the great warrior Chief Blackfish of the Shawnee tribe. The trail is primarily in the Daniel Boone National Forest, but also takes visitors through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, two large recreation lakes (Cave Run Lake and Laurel Lake), and many wildlife management areas. All but the southernmost 45 miles (72.42 km) are in Kentucky.
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The Sheltowee Trace is a 343-mile (552.00 km) trail. The trail became a National Recreation Trail in 1979. The trail stretches from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Tennessee to northern Rowan County, Kentucky.
Most hikers start a their thru-hike in the North and head South. This is because trail towns are closer to each other in the north and allows hikers to carry less food. The result of less food means lighter packs and less strain on the hiker. It usually takes about 25 days for the average hiker to complete the entire trail. But some hikers can finish the Sheltowee Trace in 21 days. Because of the beauty of the Trace setting speed records is not recommended.
Hikers have five designated trail towns on or near the Trace. Each town has a variety of services for hikers which include shuttles, hotels, restaurants and medical facilities. The five towns are: Moorehead, McKee, Livingston, London, and Stearns. As a result of the many designated town stops hikers don’t need to carry a lot of food. This makes hiking much more enjoyable.
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The Sheltowee Trace Association is a 501(c)3 volunteer based organization. The organization has the mission of protecting, preserving, and promoting the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. The Sheltowee Trace is a significant national resource for the enjoyment of hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The wild and scenic lands provides a lot of value to all people.