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38.13, -83.48 · rel 19347458
38.13, -83.48 · rel 19347458
Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8
11,3 km from Big Limestone to KY 801 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Big Limestone
→
KY 801
linear
11,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Limestone Knob
summit ·
160 m off route
11,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8 is 11.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8 takes approximately 2h 49min to complete.
No, Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Big Limestone to KY 801. Plan ahead for return transport.
Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8 starts at Big Limestone.
Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 8 is maintained and managed by USFS.