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On-trail landmarks

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

    Northern trail endpoint

    Junctions & access
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  2. Cave Run Lake

    ≈ MI 29.4

    ≈ 672 FT · 38.14170, -83.53880

    Large Daniel Boone NF reservoir

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  3. Clear Creek / limestone country

    ≈ MI 50.4

    Wooded ravines and rock formations

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 2

Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge

  1. Red River Gorge

    ≈ MI 83.5

    World-famous sandstone cliffs and arches

    Landscapes
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  2. Indian Staircase area

    ≈ MI 98.5

    Iconic sandstone scramble

    Peaks & views
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  3. Natural Bridge State Resort Park

    ≈ MI 113.5

    Massive sandstone arch

    Landscapes
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  4. Rock Bridge / Swift Camp Creek country

    ≈ MI 130

    Remote gorge scenery

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 3

Daniel Boone South

  1. S-Tree area

    ≈ MI 147

    Common trail stop

    Camps & sheltersLandscapes
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  2. Rockcastle River

    ≈ MI 160.8

    ≈ 868 FT · 37.30049, -84.16029

    Major river crossing

    WaterLandscapes
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  3. Bee Rock / Laurel River area

    ≈ MI 201.2

    Forest and gorge views

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Section 4

Laurel Lake & Cumberland Falls

  1. Cumberland Falls

    ≈ MI 219

    ≈ 764 FT · 36.83881, -84.34502

    Major 68-ft waterfall famous for moonbows

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  2. Laurel River Lake

    ≈ MI 233

    ≈ 1,023 FT · 36.95945, -84.26849

    Large forested lake

    Water
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  3. Eagle Falls area

    ≈ MI 270.7

    Cumberland River gorge scenery

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 5

Big South Fork

  1. Yahoo Falls

    ≈ MI 242.4

    ≈ 786 FT · 36.77209, -84.51941

    Tall waterfall and rock shelters

    Water
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  2. Bandy Creek

    ≈ MI 298

    Major park service hub

    Camps & shelters
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  3. Yahoo Arch

    ≈ MI 305.3

    Large sandstone arch

    Landscapes
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  4. Big South Fork River

    ≈ MI 315.2

    Deep gorge and wild river

    WaterLandscapes
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  5. Charit Creek Lodge

    ≈ MI 323.3

    Backcountry lodge and farmstead

    Towns & resupplyHistory & culture
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  6. Twin Arches area

    ≈ MI 337.2

    Huge sandstone double arch

    Landscapes
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  7. Southern Terminus / Pickett region

    ≈ MI 341.8

    Southern trail endpoint

    Junctions & access
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