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Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 9

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.3 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. …Southeastern Kentucky
  4. …Daniel Boone National Forest
  5. Cumberland Ranger District
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“This section of the Sheltowee is shared with horses and ATVs as it goes through Cave Run Lake. ”

Chris Chaney
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15.2

Miles

24.4

KM

Point to Point

1,265' 386 m

High

741' 226 m

Low

1,438' 438 m

Up

1,336' 407 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

No bikes.

Description

From the visitors center near Cave Run Lake Dam head south on the Trace across the dam and into an area known as Caney Loop.

The trail continues through White Sulfur horse area and Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area before ending near Clear Creek Campground.

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Land Manager: USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest Office

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Chris Chaney
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  3.3 from 4 votes

#29

in Cumberland Ranger District

#27199

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#29

in Cumberland Ranger Dist…

#279

in Kentucky

#27,199

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Cave Run Lake
Jul 9, 2015 near Morehead, KY
Happy home for geese
Jul 9, 2015 near Morehead, KY
Cave Run Lake Dam
Jul 9, 2015 near Morehead, KY

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