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The Best Backpacking in Somerset

Looking for the best backpacking in Somerset? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Somerset. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Somerset

  • Williamsburg, Kentucky

    Sheltowee Trace Trail to KY 192

    21.03 mi / 2136 ft gain
    Sheltowee Trace Trail to KY 192 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Corbin, Kentucky.
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  • East Bernstadt, Kentucky

    Sheltowee Trace: Section 24

    13.12 mi / 1880 ft gain
    Sheltowee Trace: Section 24 is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near London, Kentucky.
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  • Livingston, Kentucky

    Sheltowee Trace: Section 23

    13.59 mi / 1588 ft gain
    Sheltowee Trace: Section 23 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Livingston, Kentucky.
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  • McKee, Kentucky

    Sheltowee Trace: S Tree Campground to Turkey Foot Campground

    18.67 mi / 1401 ft gain
    Sheltowee Trace: S Tree Campground to Turkey Foot Campground is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near McKee, Kentucky.
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  • Jamestown, Tennessee

    Hike to Twin Arches

    2 mi / 700 ft gain
    The trail starts the parking lot which has some nice bathrooms and a nice small picnic area that is open year round. From the trail-head you will follow the signs that will lead you a short mostly flat .7 mile hike to the first arch. Once you get to the first arch there is a small area with some ...
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  • Oneida, Tennessee

    Backpack to Angel Falls Overlook in the Big South Fork

    4.0
    6.4 mi / 800 ft gain
    Starting at a very small parking space, you head onto a fairly overgrown trail for half a mile. The trail then begins to thin out and is not as overgrown. Keeping a steady incline, you almost instantly feel the burn in your calves.  At around 2 miles in, there is a single grave from a baby that l...
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  • Oneida, Tennessee

    Grand Gap Loop Trail

    12.16 mi / 2316 ft gain
    Grand Gap Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Oneida, Tennessee.
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  • Jamestown, Tennessee

    Hicks Ridge, Wild Cat Den, Willie Lee, Pavilion, Teepee Loop and Proctor Ridge

    12.5 mi / 1227 ft gain
    Hicks Ridge, Wild Cat Den, Willie Lee, Pavilion, Teepee Loop and Proctor Ridge is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Jamestown, Tennessee.
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  • Oneida, Tennessee

    Honey Creek Loop Trail

    4.22 mi / 709 ft gain
    Honey Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elgin, Tennessee.
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