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Kentucky, Tennessee
333Miles
20–32 daysTypical thru-hike
Some experienceExperience
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, NovBest Season
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The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail runs through the Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Kentucky. Sheltowee was the name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee, meaning “Big Turtle.” The trail is one of the most overlooked in the eastern US.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 333 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Forest
- Navigation: Standard trail
- Resupply: Sparse
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- Daniel Boone National Forest (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Sheltowee Trace
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