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Mapping the Sheltowee A Guide for the Trails in the BSF and DBNF
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JTG cub
Joined: 13 Feb 2014 Posts: 6
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:02 pm Post subject: Krentucky Trail |
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Hi Everyone, I need some info on the Kentucky Trail at the intersection of the JMT ( Burke Knob area ) of Big South Fork. I cant seem to find much on it. I'm planning on a trip 1st day of March 2015, leaving Leatherwood via JMT. If anyone knows this trail, your help would be appreciated. |
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JTG cub
Joined: 13 Feb 2014 Posts: 6
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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I did make the March 1 trip and it was an adventure. A ice storm the week before had left the trail from Leatherwood with trees down across the trail every .25 mile. I became pretty good at rerouting, but slowed our progress considerably. Day 3 sitting above the Hog Lot I got the weather update showing a statewide weather warning, more rain, ice , snow and lows in single digits. I choose to hold up and see if it would miss us. I didn't!! Bailed out after the storm across the ridge to angel falls to Leatherwoods heated bathroom. Truck that we left at trail head, bridge crossing Hwy92 had been towed because of flooding of Cumberland, $50.00 pretty reasonable to save a truck.
Warning to mountain bikers, take a chain saw!
I intend on going back next week to pick up and finish this section and I'm still looking for info on the KY trail, if anyone has knowledge of this trail I would appreciate your help. |
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Captain Blue cub
Joined: 07 Jun 2012 Posts: 19 Location: Dayton, Ohio
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the update. This week I am hiking from Bandy Creek Campground to Leatherwood Ford south on the Sheltowee Trace. Is there the area where you found downed trees? Our route includes the section from Leatherwood Ford to Angel Falls Overlook. _________________ AT 8,400 Miler |
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