Mapping the Sheltowee

[jonaharalia]

May 23, 2008
Jake's Back Porch
Miles: 13
Best overnight stay on the Retrace 08. Began day with cab ride back to the Morehead Ranger Station, where we commenced well graded and cared for trail to highway 60. Then a long road walk past Brown's General Store and chili dog specials served by cute-as-a-button sweetheart. Delightful walk along Bluestone Road, free of dogs and whizzing cars and very sunny, before rainstorms. Under bridge of 64, found chick gaping for food, hope he found some. I was on a similar quest, to Krogers and mecca resupply center. Continued along 32 south then abrupt left into private squashed stripped area to ridge walking and invitation from Jake to backporch stay. Rain approaching so we took the invite, much to our delight. Just as we got to the porch, downpours began, but we were dry and with a couple beers and even did some video recording of thoughts impressions of Sheltowee Retrace 08. Really hospitable and worked out very sweetly although we didn't think we could get to the spur trail by pm.