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The routing of the ancient trail through this sector is well known. The bed of the Licking River passed through what is now Cave Run Lake. While the ground on which the trail rested is now beneath the waters of the lake, the lake's creation has preserved the natural beauty of the surrounding area, and gives us some sense of the world the ancient travelers experienced as they passed through this remarkable area.
There is really only one route between Frenchburg and Cave Run. Beaver Creek is a substantial little stream that facilitates easy travel, both east and west. Any more direct routes between Hope, Kentucky and Triplett Creek would unavoidably pass through almost inpenetrably difficult terrain. The most logical routing of a trail between Slate Creek and Beaver Creek remains to be determined. The two waterways are adjacient to one another, but never intersect, so an over-land portage is unavoidable.
Trail Access
The original trail route through this area has been inundated beneath Cave Run Lake, but this is a well-preserved natural area and excellent for biking or hiking. There are many access points to Cave Run Lake. There is some access to Beaver Creek, and there are many pleasant hiking areas, notably those associated with the Sheltowie Trace.
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