Trail Description:
Trail #401 and a segment of the Sheltowee Trace form a 5.7 mile loop that can be accessed from the trailheads at Bee Rock Campground, KY 192, and Forest Road 119. Hikers will enjoy the variety of scenery along the trail. The 1.8 mile segment winds along the cliffs above Cane Creek before descending through the cliffline at a small waterfall and proceeding along side Cane Creek to a junction with trail #402. The 2.1 mile segment provides views of the Class III whitewater of the Rockcastle Narrows. The 0.6 mile segment meanders along Yuel Branch before rejoining the Sheltowee Trace NRT.
Hiking the
Rockcastle Narrows East Trail No. 401:
- Parking: No parking available
- USGS Quad: Ano
- County: Laurel
- Restrictions: Closed to motorized vehicles,not recommended for horses
- Connections: Rockcastle Narrows Connector
#401A, Winding Stair Gap #402,
Sheltowee Trace #100
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Rockcastle Narrows East Trail No. 401
Location of the Rockcastle Narrows East Trail No. 401: On London District Trails
Fee Area: No
Best Seasons: Year Round
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate:Difficult
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From I-75 at London exit 38, turn west on KY 192, go 18 miles to bridge over Rockcastle River between Somerset and London.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Daniel Boone National Forest
Local Office: Daniel Boone National Forest
Address:
761 S. Laurel Road
London, KY, 40744
606-864-4163
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