Laurel County, Kentucky, United States
11.9 miles (19.2 km) · 1,695 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 24 "Hawk Creek" is a 11.9 mile point-to-point route located in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States. The route climbs 1,695 feet and descends 1,905 feet. The longest climb spans 1.0 miles with 191 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 143 feet per mile. 73% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 8.6 puts it in the top 41.77% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Kentucky.
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