Caney Trail #1226

Area Status: Open

Caney Trail is one of the most popular and heavily used trails on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland Ranger District. Hikers and horseback riders enjoy the trail for its easy access, terrain, views of Cave Run Lake and connection to other trails. The trail is forested and relatively level with several short climbs in and out of drainages. The trail connects to the Sheltowee Trace, which can be followed north back to Stoney Cove (2.5 miles) or south towards White Sulphur Horse Camp and the Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area.

The trail begins at Stoney Cove Trailhead. Follows the lakeshore for 6.3 miles then connects with the Sheltowee Trace Trail #100 taking you back to Stoney Cove for about a 9-mile loop. Very popular loop because proximity to I-64 and other recreational attractions. Difficulty level: easy.

Horse use and hiking are permitted. Mountain biking and motorized use are not permitted. Trail open to horses and hikers May 15 to December 15. Open to hikers only December 16 to May 14.

Trailhead: Stoney Cove Picnic Area (Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Trail Connections: Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail #100 Section 9 (11 miles).

The entire loop trail (Caney and part of Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, Section 9) is about 9 miles.

At a Glance

Information Center:	Cumberland Office Contact Information

General Information

Directions:

From US 60, turn south on KY 801 for 2 miles, and then turn left on KY 826. Cross the dam and turn left into Stoney Cove Picnic Area (Corps of Engineers). Park in the upper parking lot. At the bulletin board, follow the gated gravel road uphill. The Caney Trail will fork to the left. The Sheltowee Trace will go to the right.

Parking:

Parking for cars and horse trailers is available at the trailhead at Stoney Cove Picnic Area.