Tag Archives: Sheltowee Trace Challenge

What To See On Hike One – 2026

Posted on January 14, 2026 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites along the first hike of the 2026 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged adventure, backpacking, Eagle Lake, Hiking, Morehead, Morehead State University, nature, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | Leave a comment

2026 Sheltowee Challenge Essentials

Posted on January 11, 2026 by sdbowling

By Stephen “Bookie” Bowling The first hike is almost here. As we prepare for the 2026 Hiker Challenge, I am offering a few last-second hints, as we will soon be in the van, headed to the Northern Terminus. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged backpacking, Clark Farm, Hiking, Morehead, Morehead State University, Rowan County, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | Leave a comment

What is the STA Challenge? – 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2026. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged adventure, backpacking, Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, nature, outdoors, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour, travel, Vern Orndorff | Leave a comment

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 →

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

What is the STA Challenge? – 2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2025. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged adventure, Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, outdoors, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour, Vern Orndorff | 1 Comment

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 Hike Eight of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on July 24, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Eight- 2024

Posted on July 10, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at points of interest on Hike 8 of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Bark Camp Creek, Catron Road, Cumberland Falls, Cumberland River, Dog Slaughter Falls, Gatliff Bridge, Hiking, Holly Bay, Laurel River Lake, McCreary County, Mouth Of Laurel, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Thunderstruck, Whitley County | Leave a comment

A few images from Hike Seven of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on June 12, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Seven- 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by sdbowling

A quick overview of the sites along the seventh section hike for the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge- from Camp Wildcat Battlefield to the Highway 192 Trailhead. Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged 49er Diner, Camp Barbour, Cane Creek, Daniel Boone, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hawk Creek, Hazel Patch, Highway 192, Hiking, Pine Creek Church, Pounder Branch, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek, Vanhook Falls, Wilderness Road | Leave a comment