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Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (Sections 1-6)

Daniel Boone National Forest, Morehead and Cave Run Lake, Kentucky

Distance
41.7 km
Elev. gain
1,236 m
Start
Near Morehead
Finish
Sheltowee Trace Northern Terminus

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

Common questions

How long is the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (Sections 1-6)?
The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (Sections 1-6) is 41.7 km (25.9 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (Sections 1-6) have?
The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (Sections 1-6) has about 1,236 m (4,055 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (Sections 1-6) start and finish?
The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail (Sections 1-6) runs between Near Morehead and Sheltowee Trace Northern Terminus.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.