2012 MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL

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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

TICK ALERT!!!!!!

 
The warm winter, while pleasant for all of us, also brings a challenge to each of us as we head onto the Sheltowee Trace.  Recent section hikers have reported a serious number of tick bites while on the Trace.

You can prevent this from happening by taking some steps to immune yourself and your equipment and clothing to this little creatures.

The STA recommends you use some sort of "peremethian" based spray or application for your clothes and equipment.  We also recommend you seek some brand of "deet" based spray for your legs and arms etc as you travel through the Forest.  Alway follow the instructions on the label as you apply.

The ticks in the DBNF are the type that could cause serious health issues if unspotted.  So, by all means, please check yourself for ticks and have someone else check where you can not see.
 

TRAIL BLAZES

Welcome to Our FY 2012 Newest Members!

Stephen Wagner, Crestwood
Mary Ann Hazlett - Standford
Matt Lariscy, Versailes
Johnny Carty, Wilmore
Jody Carty, Wilmore
Jim Overstreet, Parksville.
Lewis Michael, Louisa
Leah Caudill, Cornetsville
Joni Fields, Richmond
Dave Berry, Lexington
Scott Templeton, Clearfield
Eddie Boden, Georgetown
Ernest Lawson Whitt, Toddy Adams-Whitt Harrodsburg
David Kosin, Georgetown
Jim Cuppy, Lexington
Cheryl Anderson, Lexington
Raymond Myers, Nashville, Tn
Stephanie Carson, Slade
Kimberly Steck, Dayton, Oh
Dickie Bruce, Somerset
Daniel Hawk, Somerset
Jamison Hunt, Richmond
Michael Lacasse, Pt Orange, Fl
Bryan Gray, London
Thomas Britz, Irvine
Ed Williams, Beattyville
Calebe Rice, Versailles
Chris Dennemann Family  
                    from Florence
Jonathon Browning, Pinsfork
Curt Thomas, Crossville, Tn
Kim Hawlins, Versailies
Greg Wenker, Cincinnati, Oh
Linda Partin, Nancy
Cindy Strange, Albany
Josh Farmer, Bloomington, In
Katelyn Farmer,Bloomington,In
Ronald Sipe, Franklin, Oh

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
Roy Cornett
Jeanette Mathern
Dennis Crowley
Carey Hensen


Welcome to Our New Corporate Partners!

Practical Defense Academy

Historic Pine Crest Lodge, Beattyville, Ky. 

Smitty's Cyclery, Cincinnati, Oh.

TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THE STA DURING NATIONAL TRAIL DAYS JUNE 2

The STA is planning two opportunities for you and or your group to help us in our never ending challenge of keeping Kentucky's Long Trail - The Sheltowee Trace open and accessible to all.

For those who live in the Northern end of the trail, an event is planned in the Cave Run area where a section of trail is in serious need of clearing.

For those who live in the London area, volunteers are needed to help clear a 2 mile section of trail and to repair and rebuild a short footbridge in the area of Hawk Creek.

For more information on either project please visit our 2012 Trail Days page.
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May Hiker Challenge Participants Cross I-75 

The fifth hiker challenge will take participants on a romp from the Rt. 1956 Trailhead north for around 30 miles to the S-Tree Campground in Jackson, Co.

Hiking this section will take you across Cromer Ridge on old Rt 909 to the crossing at Exit 49 of I-75. This is an easy hike across old Forest Roads and on county roads over the Wildcat Mountain - lunch stop on Saturday. Then you are on more old county road for a while over to Winding Blade Rd., before you head back into the woods and stop for the night near mile 119. Sunday's hike will take you past Lamero over to Lick Creek and onto S-Tree.

Shuttle Plans: Subject to change, we would like everyone to meet at S-Tree on Friday night no later than 6:30 so we can get transported back to start point and hike in about two miles to campsite at Hawk Creek. If you prefer you can go straight to 1956 and park and hike in to the site. Shuttle back to get your car at the end of the hike will be arranged.

Equipment: Please pack for the weather and for a weekend journey. Still some packing as if they were going for a week. Watch your food supply, the most obvious place you can cut.

Challenge Fee: $20.00 per person will covers the cost of the shuttle for the group, campsite fees, and administrative cost to the STA for organizing and promoting the hike.  

This is the time to get on board as we move further north across sections few normally hike because they are off the beaten path.  

Participants are required to have on file a "release of liability", downloadable from this website, and to utilize the checklist provided when assembling their equipment. 

The STA reminds participants that these are not "guided" hikes but instead are  "hike-your-own-hikes" where you set your pace. Everyone starts at the same place and ends at the same place but your pace is set by you.  If you have concerns about trail navigation or wish assistance, the STA will provide a more experienced hiker to walk with you.

For more information and directions to the shuttle point at S-Tree Campground, or to register, send an email with name, email address, phone number and emergency contact info (Name, Phone, Relationship) to hikerchallenge@sheltoweetrace.org.  

Cost for this hike is $20.00 per person payable via PayPal or by check to STA.

April Hiker Challenge Brings New Faces a New Trail and A Few Weather Challenges

The STA 2012 Hiker Challenge continues to see great support for hikes across the state, looking for a weekend in the DBNF on The Trace. 16 hikers completed more than 30 miles on April 20th to 22d from Mouth of the Laurel trailhead to Rt 1956.

The group tramped its way across tight trail, over a few blowdowns and down many sections of the Trace that are on great old Forest Service and timber roads.  One of the highlights was the night walk for some in from Mouth of the Laurel.  Others were pleasantly surprised by the excellent condition and the beauty of walking around the edge of Laurel Lake into the outstanding camping facilities at Holly Bay Marina.  The walk around Laurel Lake makes a great day-hike for campers and is used by many mountain bikers.

Future hikers should be aware of navigational issues coming North into the Marina area where the trail crosses several service roads near mile 80 and on the Trace north at mile 93.  

Caution should be exercised when crossing Rt 80, a four-lane road that moves traffic at speeds mostly about 60 miles per hour.

Thanks again to Sheltowee Trace Outfitters for their support over the last four months in providing shuttles for the Hiker Challenge.  If your plans call for a need to be shuttled between Pickett SP and Highway 80th, we highly recommend you give our friends at the STO a call.