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Hike

Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 3

2.3 mi one way · 401 ft climb · 1,218 ft high point

KY · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 3 is a 2.3-mile one-way trail in Kentucky, climbing 401 feet.

Elevation

401 ft of gain and 97 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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13.9 mi from the trailhead
Boat Gunnel Group Campground
Campground · KY
13.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

22 mi from you
Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 10
- Ends at Clear Creek Lake
- Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
- 1,930 ft of climbing
10.4 mi one way · 1,930 ft climb
Daniel Boone National Forest · Camp 5 mi away
16 mi from you

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: 2.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 401 ft
Descent: 97 ft
High point: 1,218 ft
Low point: 832 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: KY
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 38.2747° N · 83.3778° W

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Cave Run Dam Tailwater

Campground · KY

14.6 mi from the trailhead

Twin Knobs Campground

Campground · KY

Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 9

Ends at Clear Creek Lake
Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
1,813 ft of climbing

11.4 mi one way · 1,813 ft climb

Daniel Boone National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8

Ends at Cave Run Lake
Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
1,541 ft of climbing

7.0 mi one way · 1,541 ft climb

Daniel Boone National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Zilpo Mountain

Ends at Cave Run Lake
Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.8 mi one way · 347 ft climb · Very hard

Daniel Boone National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Buckskin

Ends at Cave Run Lake
Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
Camp under a mile away

6.4 mi one way · 920 ft climb · Very hard

Daniel Boone National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Limestone Loop B

Summits Limestone Knob
Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

1.0 mi loop · 75 ft climb · Moderate

Daniel Boone National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

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Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 5
- 1,504 ft of climbing
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Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 11
4.2 mi one way · 702 ft climb
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Weather

7-day forecast

Today91°70°Mostly Sunny
Fri85°65°Patchy Fog
Sat88°69°Sunny
Sun

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Mon84°65°Partly Sunny

Tue82°64°Chance Rain Showers

Wed78°62°Chance Rain Showers

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 3 mph WNW

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Signal

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VerizonLTE · Poor
AT&TLTE · Excellent
T-Mobile5G · Excellent

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain