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Cane Creek (sheltowee Trace Trail) Mountain Bike Trail
London, Kentucky
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
2 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 3/22/08 by ryancycle |
Difficulty:  Expert |
| Length: 10 miles | Global Rank: #2646 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 7 | Wishlist: 8 |
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Description: I don't know why the locals don't ride this trail with more regularity. I know the South bound trail is fast, but it doesn't hold a light to this trail. This trail is more or less Pisgah minus the lung busting climbs. There's rocks galore, nasty roots, beautiful waterfalls, hairy switchbacks, plenty of creek crossings, caves... and it's all singletrack. This is a long ride. Mileage it isn't a whole lot, but it's slow and technical so be prepared. As far as the route goes, it's more or less an out-&-back with a lariat on the return trip that's worth hitting up (you'll see it both coming & going.... on the right coming back down the hill.) I usually take it to road 119 and then head back. I'd recommend getting a map from the Daniel Boone National Forest website (London Ranger District.)
Description: I don't know why the locals don't ride this trail with more regularity. I know the South bound trail is fast, but it doesn't hold a light to this trail. This trail is more or less Pisgah minus the lung busting climbs. There's rocks galore, nasty roots, beautiful waterfalls, hairy switchbacks, plenty of creek crossings, caves... and it's all singletrack. This is a long ride. Mileage it isn't a whole lot, but it's slow and technical so be prepared. As far as the route goes, it's more or less an out-&-back with a lariat on the return trip that's worth hitting up (you'll see it both coming & going.... on the right coming back down the hill.) I usually take it to road 119 and then head back. I'd recommend getting a map from the Daniel Boone National Forest website (London Ranger District.)
added on March 22, 2008 by 
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reviewed by RoadWarrior on January 7, 2012
Very enjoyable, scenic, and in spots very technical. Most of the trail is intermediate with some slippery roots and rocks, numerous creek crossings, and a few short hike-a-bikes, mostly around the Van Hook Falls. There are a few trees down, but that comes with riding in the woods. Was told by the locals that the trail is rideable up to Rt 80. After the falls you can continue on the trace, where it climbs up onto the ridge for a XC type ride as far as you want, or take one of the other trails to make a cherry stem loop. (See map in the pictures)
* Review edited 1/8/2012
Similar Trail: For an easier ride, take the trail south from the TH
reviewed by cavedweller on December 25, 2011
This trail is nuts. Its a very pretty forest but you be walking your bike most of the way due to downed trees, large boulders and insane inclines. We rode this about a month ago and ended up coming out in the cold hill area. Do not attemt to take the paved road back because of the heavy traffic of drunk boaters pullin large pontoons. This trail would be better if it had a little maintenance but it would still be rough. I suggest if you try it, to yo-yo it. Good luck.
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