Kentucky · Mountain biking

Sheltowee Trace Trail

2.9 mi
round trip
462 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Sep–Nov
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago

Is Sheltowee Trace Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Sheltowee Trace Trail, 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.

The Sheltowee Trace Trail is a 2.9-mile mountain biking route in Kentucky, set within the Laurel Rv Recreation Area on land managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It lies in the London Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest, about 13 miles from London. The trail is an out-and-back with a total length of about 5.8 miles and a one-way climb of 462 feet, from a low of about 742 feet to a high of about 1,110 feet. It is rated moderate. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in London run to highs around 77°F in May and 80°F in September, with October highs near 70°F. The Laurel Loop Trail starts just 0.2 miles away, and Holly Bay Trail #481 is about 0.9 miles off. Holly Bay campground sits about 1.5 miles away, and Craigs Creek Group Campground is about 2.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Sheltowee Trace Trail

    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, 13.8 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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