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This short trail follows the Red River from the Sheltowee Trail parking lot to the famous suspension bridge.


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Map Key

0.5

Miles

0.7

KM

99%

Runnable

802' 245 m

High

767' 234 m

Low

44' 14 m

Up

10' 3 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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

Description

This trail follows a nice flat section of the Red River bank leading to the Sheltowee's famous suspension bridge. As you make your way along the Red, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and wildflowers while you soak up your beautiful riverside surroundings.

Flora & Fauna

Multiple kinds of wildflowers, river otters, geese, and the occasional snake sunning itself can be spotted on the edges of the river.

Contacts

Shared By:

Chris Davis

Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 6 votes

#23646

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  3.5 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#241

in Kentucky

#23,646

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Photos

Chimney Top greets visitors from across the Sheltowee Trace on the Red River.
Jan 18, 2017 near Frenchburg, KY
Suspension bridge over the Red River.
Jan 18, 2017 near Frenchburg, KY
that is one heck of a step to get over this tree.    the only difficult obstacle on this trail for people with short legs
Mar 17, 2018 near Frenchburg, KY
Suspension Bridge over the Red River along the Sheltowee Trace where it meets the spur from the parking lot to the south
Nov 30, 2019 near Frenchburg, KY
Bridge over the Red River
May 29, 2015 near Frenchburg, KY

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