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Sheltowee Trace US 27 Trailhead

Sheltowee Trace US 27 Trailhead is located off US 27 in McCreary County. The trailhead provides access to the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail which runs the length of the Daniel Boone National Forest and connects with Big South Fork National Recreation Area in Tennessee. Cumberland Falls is approximately 18 miles to the north and the Tennessee state line is approximately 35 miles to the south. The site has parking and visitor information.

General Information

Open year-round

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

Landscape of the Stearns Ranger District office.

Address: 3320 US 27 North Whitley City, KY 42653
Phone: 606-376-5323
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.78507

Longitude: -84.48197

Directions

From the Stearns Ranger District Office, follow US 27 north 1.1 miles. The trailhead will be on your right.

Parking

Parking is available at the site.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 22, 2026