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Sheltowee Trace

USA · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 54/100

At a glance

CountriesUSA
ContinentNorth America
RegionKentucky, Tennessee
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length536 km
Typical duration25 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Best seasonYear-round
StartMorehead (Rowan County), KY
EndBig South Fork NRRA, TN
Permit / guideNo permit
Special gearnone

Score

54/100
Scenery
16/35
Fame
10/25
Uniqueness
13/20
Logistics
15/20

Red River Gorge arches and Big South Fork gorges; little-known long trail

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Max elevation not reliably sourced

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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