Kentucky · Mountain biking

Sheltowee Trace

2.7 mi
round trip
585 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Mar–Apr, Jun–Nov
best months

Is Sheltowee Trace open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Sheltowee Trace, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sheltowee Trace is a 5.4-mile out-and-back mountain biking route in the London Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 585 feet from its low point at 956 feet to a high of 1,303 feet, and it's rated moderate. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Mt Vernon weather station show May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with October cooling to about 69°F. Several other routes and outings sit within a few miles. White Oak Branch Road and Horse Lick Road are both mountain biking options, Wildcat Trail is a hike about 3.6 miles away, and the Little Rockcastle River offers paddling about 4.8 miles out.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Jun–Nov

    Best time to visit Sheltowee Trace

    Best months: March–April and June–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 25°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      47° / 27°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 35°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      67° / 44°

      12 wet

    5. May

      75° / 54°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 62°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 66°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 64°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 57°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 45°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 35°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 29°

      13 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Vernon, KY, 11.6 mi away at 1,160 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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