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This tough section of the Sheltowee Trace is beautiful and fun!


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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

94%

Runnable

1,202' 366 m

High

869' 265 m

Low

120' 37 m

Up

418' 128 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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Runner Notes

Rocky and technical section of the Sheltowee Trace Trail.

Description

Beginning at the KY 1193 trailhead and the north end of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail - Section 26 (Laurel Lake) trail, this part of Kentucky's longest trail is technically harder and physically more demanding than other parts in the area. It's tough, but in a good way. This section is known as "Cane Creek" because of its proximity (passing through) Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area.

Immediately after entering the forest after crossing the paved road the mad descent begins. The trail keeps on going down until a tight and twisty switchback section dropping you into a quick glide over Pounder Branch on a wooden footbridge.

You can combine this with the Laurel Lake run from the dam, for a nice long out and back with the technical trail in the middle, bookended by some nice lakeside running.

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Chris Chaney

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Rocky section of Cane Creek
Jul 14, 2015 near North C…, KY
Along the Sheltowee Trace
Jul 14, 2015 near North C…, KY

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