The Sheltowee Trace Association
A non-profit organization formed to protect, preserve and promote the Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail as a significant national resource for the enjoyment of hikers, bikers and equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people.
Discover and Enjoy Kentucky's Long Trail
Sheltowee Trace Association, 63 Burtonville Rd., Tollesboro, Ky. 41189 Phone: 606-584-7744
Email: Director@sheltoweetrace.org
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2012 MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL
Join the STA or give the gift of a membership and we'll send along your choice of our Trail Manual or the Southern Map Set (Pickett SP to McKee) as our way of saying thank you!
Your donations are welcomed to the work of the Sheltowee Trace Association. 100% of what you give goes toward the preservation, protection and promotion of the Sheltowee Trace NRT. Thank you for your support.
You can either donate by check to;
Sheltowee Trace Ass.
63 Burtonville Rd.
Tollesboro, Ky. 41189
or via Paypal to
tradingpost@
sheltoweetrace.org
Do You Want ATV's on The Trace in McCreary County?
The Stearns District of the DBNF has hired Trail Dynamics, a trail building and design firm to complete a study on the possibility of making trails in the Stearns District open to ATV traffic. The press release can be viewed by clicking here.
We encourage all our members and friends to keep an eye on these developments as the Sheltowee Trace would be greatly impacted by this proposal.
We want to know how you feel about this idea. Your comments will help the STA Board as the craft a position on this proposal in 2012. Send comments to director@sheltoweetrace. org.
Need some help planning your next trip on the Trace?Visit our online Forum for answers.
Got some advice to give, a trip report to share?
Visit our online Forum for answers.
TRAIL BLAZES
Welcome to Our FY 2012 Newest Members!
Stephen Wagner,
Crestwood, Ky.
Mary Ann Hazlett - Standford, Ky.
Matt Lariscy, Versailes, Ky.
Johnny Carty, Wilmore, Ky.
Jody Carty, Wilmore, Ky.
Jim Overstreet, Parksville, Ky.
Lewis Michael, Louisa, Ky.
Leah Caudill, Cornetsville, Ky.
Joni Fields, Richmond, Ky.
Dave Berry, Lexington, Ky.
Scott Templeton, Clearfield, Ky.
Eddie Boden, Georgetown
Ernest Lawson Whitt, Harrodsburg, Ky.
Toddy Adams-Whitt, Harrodsburg, Ky.
David Kosin, Georgetown, Ky.
Jim Cuppy, Lexington, Ky.
Thanks to Our Members Who Have Renewed Their Support to the STA
Steve and Karen Barbour
Dr. John Baker
John Baker Jr.
Jean Weber
Shawn and David Maddox
Bruce Thompson
Jim Doyle
STA CHALLENGE
REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
Participants must fill out a release of liability for each section. The form and equipment list can be downloaded from here. Participants are required to complete the checklist and bring it to the jump-off point.
Release of Liability PDF
Release of Liability Word
Equipment Checklist PDF
Equipment Checklist Word
To join the challenge send by email, your name, address, phone number to director@sheltoweetrace.org.
In the Woods!
Who is heading out on a day hike or a week hike or the ultimate thru-hike?
Let us know your plans and how we can help. We have shuttle drivers and volunteer trail angels that can help with food boxes or come to you in an emergency.
New Forest Service Planning Rule will Focus on "available scientific evidence", collaboration and recreation".
On Thursday, January 26th, USDA Secretary Tom Vilseck hosted a conference call concerning the Forest Services new "planning rule". In broad terms the "planning rule" is the guidance, the parameters that each individual forest like the Daniel Boone National Forest must use when it comes to their development of a Land Management Plan. The new rule focuses on the need to base decision on sound science, science that is readily available. The philosophy of restoration is key. Forest heath is a big factor; watersheds being a priority.
The focus will also be on collaboration which will support jobs and the economy. High priority will be placed on recreation, which also supports jobs and the economy. Recreation use must be sustainable and must be significant focus of management plans.
Download notes from the conference call here. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact Steve Barbour, director of the STA at director@sheltoweetrace.org or by phone 606-584-7744.
Read the USDA press release here!!!
1 Down, 11 Sections to Go in
STA 2012 Hiker Challenge
An eclectic group of hikers came out for the first section hike in the 20112 Hiker Challenge. Retirees, autoworkers, business executives, a college student and a tugboat driver enjoyed almost perfect weather for their 28 mile hike from Pickett State Park to near Yamacraw bridge.
Participants found the trail in excellent shape and only a few problems with blazes and directional signs. You can take part in the next hike in February (FEBRUARY 24,25,26 - NOTE THE DATE CHANGE) by sending an email to director@sheltoweetrace.org with your name, address, phone number. Hikers will start at Beech Grove Rd. and go about 20 miles to the trailhead parking area at U.S. 27 near Whitley City. More details to come.
Individuals are required to sign a waiver of liability, downloadable from the webpage (SEE LINK IN RIGHT COLUMN). Participants will be required to show they have the proper equipment for winter hiking and present a completed equipment checklist to the hike leader. Individuals are responsible for their food, hiking gear, and transport to and from the trailhead. Shuttle fee will be between $10 and $20 depending on the number using the shuttle.
If you missed a section, the STA will organize makeup hikes later in the year to enable you to earn the distinction of being a thruhiker of the Trace.
For more details stay in touch by visiting our Forum site - www.sheltoweetrace.org, our Facebook group or Fanpage, or send an email to the STA office, director@sheltoweetrace.org.
Forest Service conducting visitor surveys
WINCHESTER, Ky., Nov. 2, 2011 – If you are visiting the Daniel Boone National Forest, you may be asked to participate in a national visitor use survey. The U.S. Forest Service is conducting surveys to determine the recreational interests of its visitors.
“We want to hear what our visitors think about our recreation facilities and services provided,” said Forest Supervisor Frank Beum. “This information will help us establish future management needs, as well as provide information for local tourism.”
The last visitor survey conducted on the national forest was in 2007. Statistical information from this survey found that recreation was the primary purpose for most forest visitors. The top five activities were hiking, fishing, viewing natural areas, driving for pleasure and boating. More than 2,100 people participated.
For the new survey, personnel will be stationed at developed and dispersed recreation areas throughout the forest. Visitors should look for signs that say “Traffic Survey Ahead.”
Survey participants are not required to give their name or address, only a zip code. Participants must be 16 years or older. The average survey time takes less than 10 minutes.
Visitor surveys in the Daniel Boone National Forest will continue through September 2012.
