Kentucky · Mountain biking

Sheltowee Trace

1.4 mi
round trip
288 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 mountain biking route in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest, within the London Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is a hard ride, with a total length of about 2.8 miles and an elevation gain of 288 feet from the low point at 957 feet to the high at 1,262 feet. It is an out-and-back route. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. 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. Sinking Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 3.3 miles away, and the Rockcastle River climbing area is about 3.7 miles off. Double Falls Trail and Bee Rock Campground are both within about 9 miles.

  • 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, 9.8 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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