Sheltowee Trace maps

National Recreation Trail

Interactive maps

Our homepage is the best place to find our latest maps.

Out first maps were Adobe Flash and topographic PDF maps in 2004. Since then, we've experimented with various web technologies to make our maps more interactive and thematic.

2015 recreation facilities map showing the Trace and all official trails and recreation amenities in the Daniel Boone NF, Big South Fork NRRA, and state park areas.

2018 Scenic Index map for official trails in the region. It analyzes land cover type and terrain at discrete locations along trails to assess relative scenic quality.

2021 Elevation profile is an experiment in making an interactive elevation profile and shows the anticipated alignment to Rugby, TN. A print version of the elevation profile can be downloaded here.

Print maps

You can find printed maps for your adventure on the Sheltowee Trace. Our maps include all official trails in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge Geological Area, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Cumberland Falls and Natural Bridge State Resort Parks.

The most recent printed maps divide the trails into north and south sections with two publications, which are available for purchase with lamination.

Archive
This website started as a phpBB forum in 2004 and stop accepting new posts and users in 2019. The forum was archived and preserved so that visitors can read through thru hike trail logs and explore the history and growth of the Trace, both digitally and on the ground.

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Sheltowee Trace is Kentucky's longest trail.