Kentucky · Mountain biking

Sheltowee Trace

0.1 mi
round trip
11 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Sep–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 short mountain biking route in Kentucky, about 0.12 miles from the Sheltowee Trace Trail. It sits within the London Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest, on Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area, which is managed by State Fish and Wildlife. The ride is an out-and-back of about 0.24 miles, with a low point of 811 feet and a high of 844 feet. The climb is rated moderate, and the route is short enough to fit easily into a longer day on the trail. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in London run to highs around 69°F in April and 70°F in October, while July and August average highs near 86°F. The Sheltowee Trace Trail is just 0.1 mile away, and Winding Stair Gap and Rockcastle-Narrows are both within about 1.5 miles. Bee Rock Campground, about 2.1 miles off, is the closest place to camp.

  • Best time to go · Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Sheltowee Trace

    Best months: September–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

      45° / 27°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 30°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 36°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 45°

      13 wet

    5. May

      77° / 54°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 62°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 66°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 65°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 58°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 45°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 36°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 30°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at London Corbin Ap, KY, 12.1 mi away at 1,188 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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