Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 16
Trail
9.3 mile
15.0 kilometer
point to point
Doubletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
742'
226 m
Descent: -678' -207 m
High: 1,304' 397 m
Low: 750' 229 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“The complete Section 16, including paved road.”
— Chris Chaney
Electric Mountain Bikes
Unknown
Features
-none-
Description
Beginning at the north end at Standing Rock, follow paved KY 1036 along a ridge past a few houses and old oil equipment. After a steep, fast descent the road turns to gravel and winds along Little Sinking Creek for a good distance past scattered houses and more oil extraction paraphernalia.
The Trace then turns south into a more intimate section of Little Sinking that has been abused by OHVs but when dry, has the feel of a nice dirt singletrack. Near the mouth of Little Sinking Creek, the Trace crosses Big Sinking Creek in a stunning location. On one side is an old stone bridge abutment and on the other is a magnificent limestone rock house. Immediately after crossing the creek, there is a steep and technical climb through a limestone band to gain a shoulder. The road turns back to gravel quickly, and after a moderate reprieve, you face the imposing New Virginia Road climb.
Once at the top, the riding relaxes to a gravel grinder on a broad ridge.
At KY 52 you can go left (east) to a county park with restrooms and a small country store.
The Trace then turns south into a more intimate section of Little Sinking that has been abused by OHVs but when dry, has the feel of a nice dirt singletrack. Near the mouth of Little Sinking Creek, the Trace crosses Big Sinking Creek in a stunning location. On one side is an old stone bridge abutment and on the other is a magnificent limestone rock house. Immediately after crossing the creek, there is a steep and technical climb through a limestone band to gain a shoulder. The road turns back to gravel quickly, and after a moderate reprieve, you face the imposing New Virginia Road climb.
Once at the top, the riding relaxes to a gravel grinder on a broad ridge.
At KY 52 you can go left (east) to a county park with restrooms and a small country store.
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Land Manager: USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest Office
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Jan 31, 2016
Chris Chaney
Lee County still has a lot of snow on the ground despite the warm temps. Creeks are up with snowmelt
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