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Hike Trail

Big Sinking Road

4.0 (1 Rating)
A short fun hike through an underutilized part of the Daniel Boone National Forest.
1.8
mi
Distance
267
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.84mi
Distance
267ft
Elevation Gain
315ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
869ft
High Point
771ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This dirt road connects the Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve to the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. It contours on the south slopes of Big Sinking Creek above the stream. There is an alternate route in dry weather on the north side of the stream that is more technical and actually follows the dry creekbed for a good distance. You can combine the two as a loop of about four miles.

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Contributors
Chris Chaney