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the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail

The trail runs 333 miles from northern boundary of the  Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, Kentucky to the southern boundary of  Big South Fork NRRA in Scott County, Tennessee. 

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The Trail

The Sheltowee Trace is home to horse riders, ATV riders, and has gradually become a popular trail to thru-hike. The Hiker Challenge keeps the trail busy with backpackers and hikers. There are many who thru-hike and section-hike the trail on their own. The STA provides good resources for their support. 

The trail goes through many scenic areas such as Cave Run Lake, Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Park, Laurel Lake, Cumberland Falls State Park, and the Big South Fork Recreation Area. 
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History

The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail was established by the Daniel Boone National Forest in the summer of 1979. Modeled after the growing popularity of the Appalachian Trail, the Trace was designed by Forest Service employee Verne Orndorff to give the user an opportunity to backpack the entire length of the Daniel Boone National Forest. ​

Verne Orndorff, retired Forest Service employee, World War II veteran, poet, and visionary designer and creator of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail passed away on June 8th, 2016.  He was 100 years old. 


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The Sheltowee Trace Association is sponsored by:
sheltoweehammockcompany.com        kyheartwood.org       jhoutdoors.com       mikeshikeandbike.com       roadsriversandtrails.com

Sheltowee Trace Association
​Founded 2009.
P.O. Box 360, Livingston, Kentucky, 40445
(606) 308.0625
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