Hike the Historic Turnpike south, upstream along Shawnee Run Creek, after crossing Kissing Bridge. Pass through the culvert under US 68 to access restored native prairie and modern agricultural fields along mostly turf trails with a small wooded section.
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37.81, -84.76 · rel 12094073
37.81, -84.76 · rel 12094073
Pelly
A 8,8 km loop walk in Kentucky.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kentucky
8,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
236 m
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281 m
0 km
4,4 km
8,8 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
236 m elevation
Quarter of the way
242 m elevation
Halfway
275 m elevation
Three quarters
256 m elevation
Finish
239 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Pelly is 8.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Pelly takes approximately 2h 12min to complete.
Yes, Pelly is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Pelly starts at Centre Trailhead.
Pelly is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Pelly is maintained and managed by Shaker Village.