Sheltowee Trace Trail
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United States United States
General information about Sheltowee Trace Trail
Difficulty
Length
518 km
Elevation gain
9.600 m
Elevation loss
9.650 m
Highest Point
443 m
Lowest Point
197 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
518 km
9.600 m
9.650 m
443 m
197 m

The best time to hike the Sheltowee Trace Trail is:

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The Sheltowee Trace Trail runs for a length of 518 kilometers through Tennessee and Kentucky in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 26 days to walk the Sheltowee Trace Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Sheltowee Trace Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Sheltowee Trace Trail via McGhee Tyson Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Cab / Uber. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Sheltowee Trace Trail is via Louisville International Standiford Field.

You can get to the airport per Cab / Uber. Takes about 5 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
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Sheltowee Trace Trail

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