Skip to main content

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

No photos yet

Sheltowee Trace

13.2 mi

Distance

689 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 44m

Est. Time

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Sheltowee Trace is a challenging 13.2-mile trail located in Kentucky, south-central within the Daniel Boone National Forest. This trail offers hikers a dirt pathway with an elevation gain of 689 feet. The trail's elevation ranges from 722 feet to 1,338 feet, providing a significant vertical challenge for enthusiasts. The Sheltowee Trace is a non-loop trail renowned for its rugged terrain and is often recommended for experienced hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.

Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:222 ft
Max:408 ft
248 ft
300 ft
222 ft284 ft346 ft408 ft0.0 mi3.2 mi6.5 mi9.7 mi12.9 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

forest setting

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.

Imported route

Spot an error in our data on Sheltowee Trace?