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Hike

Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 1

1,918 ft of climbing

9.3 mi one way · 1,918 ft climb · 1,356 ft high point

KY · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 1 is a 9.3-mile one-way trail in Kentucky, climbing 1,918 feet.

Elevation

1,781 ft of gain and 1,918 ft of descent.

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 9.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,781 ft
Descent: 1,918 ft
High point: 1,356 ft
Low point: 897 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: KY
Camps within 15 mi: 0
Trailhead: 38.3154° N · 83.3661° W

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Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 9

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Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
1,813 ft of climbing

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Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8

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Limestone Loop B

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Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

1.0 mi loop · 75 ft climb · Moderate

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Signal

Cell coverage here

AT&TNo signal

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today91°72°Sunny
Thu91°69°Sunny
Fri83°67°Chance Rain Showers
Sat87°69°Sunny
Sun87°67°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon85°65°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue82°64°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Today: Sunny · wind 3 mph W

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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