Mapping the Sheltowee

wornoutboots · cub Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Northern KY

Does anyone know how many shelters there are and how spread out they are or their locations? Also is there a Guide book other than Johnny Molloy's?

Peace

rootman · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject:

There is a shelter at 36*44.800N, 084*32.573W, north of Yamacraw but south of Yahoo Falls, about 50 yards off the trail, on the river side. That's the only one I've seen but I've only done about 20% of the trail, on the south end.

wornoutboots · cub Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Northern KY

Thanks

I.B.Me · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:51 am Post subject:

There are two more shelters between Cumberland Falls and the Mouth of Laurel.

The shelters are good to hang out in and I have slept in them but the mice are thick and they are brave.

You must have the attitude that the lowly field mouse is our friend. If he wants a little crumb here and there let him have it. Smile

I.B.Me · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:52 am Post subject:

ps: Are you the same wornoutboots from kywilderness?

wornoutboots · cub Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Northern KY

Yes I am the same one.

Thx for the info. I am planning on hiking the Sheltowwe some time in late winter or early Spring depending on the water levels.

Peace

Traildust · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:10 am Post subject: Shelters on the Trail

So is anyone working to add shelters and privies to the trail? On the interactive map it seems there might be water at the 9 mile mark - walking south from 377 North Terminus. The trail also seems wide enough and passable enough to get shelter materials in there. If no shelter then maybe a designated camping area with water and privy.

traildust