Sheltowee Trace Association

Sheltowee Trace Association We're a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on promoting, protecting, and preserving the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. https://linktr.ee/sheltoweetracesta
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Our mission is to share this valuable resource, connect it to the national trail network, and offer outdoor experiences for all. The Sheltowee Trace Association is recognized by the IRS as a 501C3 Public Charity. Gifts to the STA are tax deductible under section 170 of the Code. For more informaiton on how you can help the STA with your gift, please contact Steve Barbour, director, STA, 606.386.36

36 or by email at [email protected] . Our member contributions are our primary means of support for the work we do. Please consider becoming a dues paying member of the STA. Your membership will enable us to continue to meet our goals for the Trace today and in the future. Visit our website to access our online membership application.

Did we get you? Comment below. 🤣😂🤣🐢
04/01/2026

Did we get you? Comment below. 🤣😂🤣🐢

📣🐢🥾New trail regulations: As of today, all hikers participating in the 2026 hiker challenge must wear an official STA ch...
04/01/2026

📣🐢🥾New trail regulations: As of today, all hikers participating in the 2026 hiker challenge must wear an official STA challenger T-shirt when hiking on the Sheltowee Trace to identify yourself as a participant. You may purchase your shirt on the website (see the link below). 📣📣📣***Steve will not let you on the shuttle without your shirt. 🐢🐢🐢

If you include a sticker in your order, you will be entered in a raffle to sit in the front seat in the shuttle van!

https://sheltoweetrace.org/shop/p/yie3pi7tdnv34urdnemfp09mx73z8c


03/31/2026

Weekend in the Life of a Hiker Challenger: Section 3, Day2--The Gorge.
Corner Ridge Road to Whittleton Campground. Filmed March 15th, 2026.

March felt like a "choose your own adventure" section.

This day hikers dropped into the Red River Gorge covering roughly 18-19 miles of trail. They were faced with a decision, "to cross the Red or to road walk?" Comment below if you crossed the river this month. As the sweeper and repeat End-to-Ender (Hi, this is Nimmo) I decided to road walk to Martin's Fork. This was a change of scenery with more technical terrain along the western side of the Rough Trail. Those who took the Boone Hut option were rewarded with stairs.

03/28/2026

Weekend in the Life of a Hiker Challenger: Section 3, Day 1, Part 2.
The Red Barn to Corner Ridge Road. Filmed March 14th, 2026.

The road walking begins. Asphlat, dirt, gravel, asphalt, to dirt. This is just a preview of what lies south of Red River Gorge. Road walks are for the birds. They are made better with good company.

Stay tuned for Section 3 Day 2 as we drop into the Red. Arches, river crossings, and scrambles...oh my.

03/26/2026

Weekend in the Life of a Hiker Challenger: Section 3, Day 1, Part 1.
Clear Creek to the Red Barn. Filmed March 14th, 2026.

The day started off delayed but fell into place around 10:20am. I would describe this day as a ridgeline walk to the Red Barn before a varied road walk to Corner Ridge Road. Stay tuned for part 2.

Repost: registration link below.Volunteers are needed to help us complete the Rugby-Burnt Mill Extension of the Sheltowe...
03/25/2026

Repost: registration link below.
Volunteers are needed to help us complete the Rugby-Burnt Mill Extension of the Sheltowee Trace NRT.

This is the first of six workdays in 202. The first will take place on Friday, March 27, from 8 am until 4 pm.

Volunteers can come in Thursday night for free camping at Brooks Campground and Store. There will be a hearty breakfast served to volunteers before heading out to the trail area (be at Brooks by 7am ET for breakfast). Volunteers will need to complete waivers for the Park Service and the STA (provided at Brooks) and should be prepared for the weather, wear long pants and shirts. Bring gloves and wear closed toed shoes. Sorry no pets.

LOCATION:
RM Brooks Store
2830 Rugby Pkwy, Robbins, TN 37852

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4uvt7jd/lp/19888252-bacf-4493-bc65-72b6cac7b6b0?source_id=e90dea6f-d264-420f-8134-f1bd8aec6a7e&source_type=em&c=blU5MIxM4CREv6bC-iSVfXj1cvFMw06jfBFlXcLNMaKzCg37nqlj4A==

Future dates are listed in the tiles. Please save these dates and keep an eye out for more information as we move through 2026.


03/24/2026

Weekend in the Life of a STA Volunteer: Sheltowee Camp 4255.
Filmed March 21st, 2026.

Huge thanks to our volunteers. This camp is a work in progress and we couldn't do this without you.

Interested in becoming a trail volunteer? Visit sheltowee.org for more information.

Big thanks to those who volunteered this past weekend on Sheltowee Camp 4255 (mile 184.5). Hard work, good trail fellows...
03/23/2026

Big thanks to those who volunteered this past weekend on Sheltowee Camp 4255 (mile 184.5). Hard work, good trail fellowship, and great camp food.

Photos for now. Video will be posted later.

Interested in volunteering with the STA? Visit sheltowee.org for more information.

Happy first day of SPRING! The forest ephemerals have begun! Trillium, poppy, and iris. Oh, my. The trees are not far be...
03/20/2026

Happy first day of SPRING! The forest ephemerals have begun!
Trillium, poppy, and iris. Oh, my. The trees are not far behind.

Did we miss any? Share your favorite spring flowers below.

Not a member? Join today. Your support helps protect and support the Sheltowee Trace.

03/14/2026

Day in the life of a Trail Angel: STA Jeremy Sergant.

Filmed February 22nd, 2026 by Jeremy. The temps kept dropping and the snow fall grew heavier. Thankfully Jeremy Sergant (new STA Board Member) posted up around the mid point of our hiker's day to offer hot chocolates. Thanks for the trail magic! It was a much appreciated pick-me-up on a long cold day.

STA Board Member Spotlight 2026.Meet Anthony Privett, new board member, 2-time E2Eer, and going for 3 in 2026! Anthony’...
03/12/2026

STA Board Member Spotlight 2026.

Meet Anthony Privett, new board member, 2-time E2Eer, and going for 3 in 2026! Anthony’s day job is sales and he is going to sell you on the awesomeness that is the
Sheltowee Trace!

He’s serving on 3 teams, Membership & Volunteering, Outdoor
Recreation, and Trail Management Teams (Sheltowee Camp ) . He wants to encourage
challengers and thru-hikers alike to reach the E2E goal. His hopes for the
future of the trail? To move more of the trail off roads and into the woods. Also, to
extend it further north and south. High hopes but he believes it is attainable!

Address

P. O. Box 6530
Florence, KY
41022

Telephone

+16063080625

Website

https://linktr.ee/sheltoweetracesta, https://www.facebook.com/groups/STABigTurtle/

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