Start north along the paved road to West Lot and The Stable. Cross the bridge, follow Shawnee Run Creek to the right, and you will quickly see large American Sycamore trees with white bark and skeletal look of the upper branches.
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37.83, -84.75 · rel 12037977
37.83, -84.75 · rel 12037977
Towering Sycamores
1,9 km from start to finish .
Kentucky · 37.83°N ·
84.75°W
1,9km
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light
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easy
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linear
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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05 · From the trail
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Towering Sycamores is 1.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Towering Sycamores takes approximately 29 min to complete.
No, Towering Sycamores is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Towering Sycamores starts near coordinates 37.8214, -84.7526.
Towering Sycamores is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Towering Sycamores is maintained and managed by Shaker Village.