Mapping the Sheltowee

Traildust · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:36 pm Post subject: Take the ST Challenge in 2012

Here is your chance to become one of the few who have hiked the entire Sheltowee Trace. STA Adventures in 2012 will organize a one weekend a month hike of the Sheltowee, breaking the Trace down into sections. The planned sections are:

January - Southern Terminus to Yamacraw - 29.6 miles
February - Yamacraw to Cumberland Falls - 30.5 miles
March - Cumberland Falls to Billows - 39.5 miles
April - Billows to S-Tree Campground - 32.8 miles
May - S-Tree to Turkeyfoot - 19.3 miles
June - Turkeyfoot to Heidelberg - 21.0 miles
July - Ky River to Red River Gorge - 32.1 miles
August - Red River Gorge to Cave Run Lake - 38.8 miles
September - Cave Run Lake to Northern Terminus - 38.1 miles
October is make up month in case of inclement weather.
November is make up month in case of inclement weather.
December is make up month in case of inclement weather.

Exact dates for the hike are dependent on groups wishes and projected weather conditions. Individuals are responsible for food, hiking gear and transport to the trailhead and home.

For more details stay in touch with our Facebook group page and our website. To register by sending an email to director@sheltoweetrace.org.

Hike is open to anyone who believes they can handle the challenge.

MuddyBoots · on trail Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Posts: 31 Location: kentucky

Great way to hike the whole trail, for those of us who can't spare a big block of time. Count me in!

Traildust · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks Muddyboots. You are number 8. Who else is in ?

Ewker · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:05 pm Post subject:

looks interesting.. I will have to think about this

When will the weekends be posted for these section hikes?

Dune · cub Joined: 21 May 2011 Posts: 7

Traildust you can count me in. This sounds like a fun way to hike with new people and complete the sheltowee all at the same time. Looking forward to January.

Traildust · Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:54 pm Post subject:

thanks Dune. still room for many more adventure seekers. How about it?

Traildust · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:54 am Post subject:

Ewker · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:30 pm Post subject:

jaicon · cub Joined: 16 Nov 2011 Posts: 1

I came to know about a great opportunity to become one of the few who have hiked the entire Sheltowee Trace. I have learned about all the information about this opportunity and about the planned sections. I hope the exact schedule will be out soon so that I can make sure my participation in all the sections. I am pretty sure that I can handle and complete this challenge successfully and can join the list of those who have hiked the entire Sheltowee Trace. I have the gears like canopy tent, shoes and other gears for the event. I will also share this great news with all my friends so that they too can participate if they are interested.

Hillbilly Wanderer2 · cub Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Posts: 8

New to the forum, and never really been on a real hiking trip. Got interested a few years ago about the appalachian trail, went bought all my hiking gear, never went. Life gets in the way. Really interested in doing this, fits my schedule more. Let me know what more I need to do to start making plans.

FiferBob · cub Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Posts: 1 Location: Morehead, KY

Yes, this sounds like a great way to experience the Sheltowee Trace. I'm looking forward to it.

Traildust · Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:37 am Post subject: Challenge

hillbilly,

Fiferbob is a section hiker on the A.T., just recently returned from Conn A.t. section. Dovetail and I have done maybe 1000 miles in two attempts at a thru so you will fit right in.

Stay tuned. I will send out a survey email in December with dates for January hike.

PR · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 2:15 pm Post subject:

Well, I'm thinking about ya'll, but it's mostly cold thoughts! I can't decide if I'm too wimpy to hit it in January or not. I don't have a uq for my hammock rig, but I've managed to get by ok using my 40degree bag as an overbag in winter conditions.

On a related note; anyone on here have any experience using a jetboil in cold weather? I've heard that the new(er) models are better in cold than the first models.

Traildust · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject:

PR .... just need to prep and who knows how cold it will be in Jan. I am more worried about Feb and March.

JetBoil in cold was no problem. We had one the first year they came out and had no problem in cold weather. I prefer the simple alcohol stove in all weather it is great.

Please come on out if you got the time. Man it will be fun.

Traildust · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:55 pm Post subject: Real Info

Challenge Participants.....

December 1st we will start sending out info on the Challenge. If you think you are interested please send

Real Name :

Phone Number:

Email Address:

here or to director@sheltoweetrace.org so we can add you to the email mailing list. If you are in doubt please go ahead and send in the info so we can keep you informed.