Mapping the Sheltowee

Packman · cub Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Posts: 3

I am interested in hiking and camping the Trace yet this fall. Are most of the campgrounds open all year round? Is there a club that backpacks and hikes the Trace?

Thanks!

Packman

Boyd · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 9:39 pm Post subject:

I believe all primitive campgrounds that connect to the Sheltowee except those in Natural Bridge and Cumberland Falls are open year around. If you were to thru hike in the winter, I doubt the state parks would kick you out if you camped in a primitive spot.

I don't know one person who has thru hiked the entire trail as one trip. The problem is that some sections between major recreation areas are hardtop. Some private property owners, who have large tracks of forested land, want no hikers (equestrians & atvs probably scare property owners more) to pass through thier property. The goal of this site is field verify what's singletrack and what's highway.

So to answer your question....you might enjoy hiking the Sheltowee in stages and take advantage of the many side trails to make a 'grand loop'. As for finding hiking partners, you can leave a note here, or post to http://www.kywilderness.com

Goodluck Packman! Don't forget to post some pix!

Do you have the draft GPS track of the Sheltowee?

Guest · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 3:45 pm Post subject: GPS Draft

I did down load the GPS file that was posted and thank you for the trail head coords. Is there another file available?

BTW - I am now a resident of Danville and getting settled in - thanks for all you help!

Packman[/b]

Boyd · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:44 am Post subject:

Yes Packman, there is a track file for the entire Sheltowee Trace. It has been 'weeded' so that there is 40 meters between each vertex. Download it in the GPS data section.

Also, ou are welcome to post your data here too!

Packman · cub Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Posts: 3

Thanks again Boyd for all your help. I hope to get out in the wilds in the next couple of weeks and do a bit of looking around! I also noticed a few Geocaches in and around the area!

Packman Very Happy

Boyd · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:26 pm Post subject:

good luck and bring back some photos!

devil121 · cub Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 1

There is no doubt that hiking and camping provide exercise and interest for people of any age. Just getting out and walking around is a wonderful way to see nature. Since unexpected things happen, however, the best way to help guarantee a good time for all is to plan ahead carefully and follow commonsense safety precautions.