Category Archives: Big South Fork

What To See On Hike One- 2025

Posted on January 15, 2025 by sdbowling

A look at sites hikers will see on Hike 1 as we head north from Burnt Mill Bridge. Continue reading →

What To See On Hike 9- 2024

Posted on August 7, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 9 of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Big South Fork, Coal, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Industry, Mining, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Alum Ford, Big South Fork, Blue Heron, Catron Road, Chestnut, Cotton Patch Shelter, Highway 700, Julia Lynn Falls, Princess Falls, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Stearns, Yahoo Falls, Yamacraw | Leave a comment

A few images from Teams Turtle, Sheltowee, and Yahoo’s hike from Bandy Creek to Burnt Mill Bridge as part of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on November 22, 2023 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Twelve- 2023

Posted on November 3, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at sites hikers will see on Hike 12 as we make our way to Burnt Mill Bridge. Continue reading →

Posted in Big South Fork, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Angel Falls Overlook, Burnt Mill Bridge, Devil's Den, Honey Creek, Leatherwood Ford, O&W Bridge, Scott State Forest, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | Leave a comment

Images from STA Challenge Hike 9- 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Team Heron’s hike into the Big South Fork as part of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Big South Fork, Charit Creek Lodge, Hiking, John Muir Overlook, Parched Corn Creek, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | Leave a comment

What to See On Hike Eleven- 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at some of the interesting sites on Hike 11 from Blue Heron to Divide Road. Continue reading →

Posted in Big South Fork, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Big South Fork, Boyatt Family, Difficulty Creek, Divide Road, Great Meadows, Mark Branch, Massey Branch, Peters Mountain, Pickett State Park, Rock Creek, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Troublesome Creek- Big South Fork | Leave a comment

Images from STA Challenge Hike 10- 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Team Heron’s hike through the Red River Gorge to the Red Barn as part of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →