A Recreation Trail Runs Through This Kentucky Town And It's The Ultimate Outdoor Playground
By Will Suphan|Published July 11, 2023
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Will has been living in Arizona off and on for 30+ years in the Phoenix Metro and Tucson areas. He has traveled all over the state as well as having lived all over the Southwest. He's been writing for OnlyInYourState for one year and has previously written for Digital Journal. Will has a passion for travel and writing and combining the two is what he loves most. He loves solo international travel and has been to Thailand, France, Japan, and Cambodia.
Kentucky is full of trails of all kinds including rail trails, historical trails, bike trails, and more. The best ones will provide tons of adventure, activities, and sights to see so that you will not only have a lot to view, but a lot to do. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail starts near the charming town of Morehead, Kentucky, and continues all the way into Tennessee at a total of 290 miles.
The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail is a massive trail that passes through several small towns such as Morehead and through countless natural wonders and places for adventure. The trail is marked by this white turtle symbol all along the way.
The trail starts on KY377 and meanders through gorgeous woods before reaching the first point of interest, the little town of Morehead. Historical sites like this one are found all along the trail.
Further along, you’ll pass through wide swaths of idyllic Amish country where you can visit shops with handmade goods, visit farms and pet the animals, and take in the bucolic beauty of tiny towns like Frenchburg and Mariba.
Next up is Red River Gorge which is utterly stunning and known for its limestone cliffs, numerous hiking trails, exciting zip lines, beautiful waterfalls, and breathtaking scenery.
Further south, the trail goes through the mesmerizing Daniel Boone National Forest, passing by lovely waterfalls like Pounder Branch and Van Hook where you can take a dip in the cool waters and be soothed by the falling waters.
As we get closer to the Tennessee border, we encounter the famous and gorgeous Cumberland Falls. As you can see, this vast trail will bring you through the best of Kentucky with so much to see and do. It’s like the state is your playground.
