Near Pinch-em Tight Trail #223
Across the gorge.
Near Pinch-em Tight Trail #223
The path less traveled.
Near Pinch-em Tight Trail #223
The View
Near Pinch-em Tight Trail #223
Turtle blaze along the Sheltowee Trace on Pinch Em Tight Ridge
Near Pinch-em Tight Trail #223
Tackling another roller on the Sheltowee Trace in Red River Gorge

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Pinch-em Tight Trail #223

3.0 (1 Rating)
A shorter overlap of the Sheltowee Trace trail.
1.5
mi
Distance
106
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.52mi
Distance
106ft
Elevation Gain
174ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,280ft
High Point
1,206ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This rolling section of the Sheltowee Trace Trail is fairly gentle, especially when compared with other segments of the longer trail. Visitors will enjoy the dense tree cover as it makes for a cool and shady trip. For nearly two miles, this trail maintains the ridgeline without dropping significantly.

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All Clear
October 04, 2025
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Downed Tree
February 02, 2025
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
November 18, 2023
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
November 18, 2023
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