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Sheltowee Trace landmarks and waypoints

20 named places in 5 trail sections, ordered by approximate route mile. Use the category filters on the permit map to see these same points in Map, 3D and Explore in 3D.

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Section 1

Cave Run / Morehead

  1. Northern Terminus / Rowan County

    ≈ MI 12.6

    ≈ 688 FT · 38.15235, -83.51206

    Northern trail endpoint

    Junctions & access
    Sources

  2. Cave Run Lake

    ≈ MI 29.4

    ≈ 672 FT · 38.14170, -83.53880

    Large Daniel Boone NF reservoir

    Water
    Sources

  3. Clear Creek / limestone country

    ≈ MI 50.4

    ≈ 740 FT · 38.18001, -83.43472

    Wooded ravines and rock formations

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 2

Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge

  1. Red River Gorge

    ≈ MI 83.5

    ≈ 1,215 FT · 37.85139, -83.60261

    World-famous sandstone cliffs and arches

    Landscapes
    Sources

  2. Indian Staircase area

    ≈ MI 98.5

    ≈ 1,279 FT · 37.75330, -83.63763

    Iconic sandstone scramble

    Peaks & views
    Sources

  3. Natural Bridge State Resort Park

    ≈ MI 113.5

    ≈ 1,227 FT · 37.69409, -83.64123

    Massive sandstone arch

    Landscapes
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  4. Rock Bridge / Swift Camp Creek country

    ≈ MI 130

    ≈ 1,169 FT · 37.62895, -83.64520

    Remote gorge scenery

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 3

Daniel Boone South

  1. S-Tree area

    ≈ MI 160

    ≈ 1,093 FT · 37.44857, -83.74714

    Common trail stop

    Camps & sheltersLandscapes
    Sources

  2. Rockcastle River

    ≈ MI 181

    ≈ 1,078 FT · 37.23557, -83.95114

    Major river crossing

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

  3. Bee Rock / Laurel River area

    ≈ MI 201.2

    ≈ 1,063 FT · 37.03069, -84.14737

    Forest and gorge views

    Peaks & viewsWater
    Sources

Section 4

Laurel Lake & Cumberland Falls

  1. Laurel River Lake

    ≈ MI 233

    ≈ 1,104 FT · 36.79883, -84.41017

    Large forested lake

    Water
    Sources

  2. Cumberland Falls

    ≈ MI 255.8

    ≈ 1,050 FT · 36.84000, -84.33000

    Major 68-ft waterfall famous for moonbows

    Water
    Sources

  3. Eagle Falls area

    ≈ MI 270.7

    ≈ 1,261 FT · 36.67945, -84.64265

    Cumberland River gorge scenery

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 5

Big South Fork

  1. Yahoo Falls

    ≈ MI 295.4

    ≈ 1,276 FT · 36.61333, -84.68778

    Tall waterfall and rock shelters

    Water
    Sources

  2. Yahoo Arch

    ≈ MI 305.3

    ≈ 1,260 FT · 36.58976, -84.67992

    Large sandstone arch

    Landscapes
    Sources

  3. Big South Fork River

    ≈ MI 315.2

    ≈ 1,300 FT · 36.65000, -84.70000

    Deep gorge and wild river

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

  4. Charit Creek Lodge

    ≈ MI 323.3

    ≈ 1,231 FT · 36.54691, -84.66563

    Backcountry lodge and farmstead

    Towns & resupplyHistory & culture
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  5. Bandy Creek

    ≈ MI 330.2

    ≈ 1,220 FT · 36.53048, -84.66016

    Major park service hub

    Camps & shelters
    Sources

  6. Twin Arches area

    ≈ MI 337.2

    ≈ 1,209 FT · 36.51381, -84.65460

    Huge sandstone double arch

    Landscapes
    Sources

  7. Southern Terminus / Pickett region

    ≈ MI 341.8

    ≈ 1,202 FT · 36.50286, -84.65095

    Southern trail endpoint

    Junctions & access
    Sources