Route: Rough Trail - Grey's Arch - Koomer Ridge - Sheltowee Loop

Submitted by Ross_Lane on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 03:55am
Location
Kentucky, US
Distance
10.4 mi
Vertical Gain
2,404 ft
Description

This route follows Rough Trail from Nada Tunnel Road up the 1 mile climb and onto Grey's Arch Trail. Following Grey's Arch Trail you then continue on to Rough Trail #221. After the third climb at 3.9 miles you will keep left on Sheltowee Trace #100/Rough Trail #221. Shortly after the 5 mile mark you will veer right onto Koomer Ridge #220 for approximately 1 mile before a right hand turn onto Buck Trail #226. You will continue on to mile mark 7.82 back to Sheltowee Trace #100 and back down Rough Trail to the parking lot. This route features 5 primary ascents with approximately 2,404ft of climbing that is sure to make you "feel it". Take on this FKT early to experience beautiful sunrises, Grey's Arch, and less crowded trails on the back half.