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{{Trail
{{Trail
|Banner Image=File:Daniel Boone Trail Banner.jpg
|Trail Highlight=The last portion of the Wilderness Trail not paved
|Trail Highlight=The last portion of the Wilderness Trail not paved
|Trail System=Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail
|Trail System=Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail
|City=Duffield
|City=Duffield
|Trail Marking=None
|Trail Marking=None
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
|Trail Use=Hiking
|Trail Features=Vistas
|Trail Features=Vistas
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Hike Time=3 hrs
|Hike Time=3 hrs
|Trail Distance=2.979 mi
|Trail Distance=3.5 mi
|Round Trip Distance=6.0 mi
|Round Trip Distance=7.0 mi
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=2,586 ft
|High Point=2,560 ft
|Low Point=1,438 ft
|Low Point=1,360 ft
|Elevation Gain=1,148 ft
|Elevation Gain=1,200 ft
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
Follow some of the footsteps by Daniel Boone up to Kane Gap in Powell Mountain.  This section is cited to be the only part of the famous Wilderness Road which has not been paved.  However, while there is a sign at the trailhead and reference on Scott County Tourism website, there is no actual marked trail since the old forest roads cross both private and public property.  This wiki entry has a proposed route for you to take, but likely only Kane Gap itself was on the original Wilderness Trail.
Follow some of the footsteps by Daniel Boone up to Kane Gap in Powell Mountain.  This section is cited to be the only part of the famous Wilderness Road which has not been paved.  However, while there is a sign at the trailhead and reference on Scott County Tourism website, there is no actual marked trail since the old forest roads cross both private and public property.  This wiki entry has a proposed route for you to take, but is likely not all on the original Wilderness Trail.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
[[File:Daniel boone trail profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]]
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? -->
This hike is in-and-out, thus information provide one-way below.
Very lightly used. First half to three-quarters mile is a rutted gravel road. The path then becomes a former logging road winding up to the mountain gap. Return by same route.
 
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Miles
!Feature
!Elevation
|-
|0.00 miles
|Parking at locked gate
|1,435 feet
|-  
|1.50 miles
|Split in forest roads - locked gate on left, take right
|1,950 feet
|-
|2.20 miles
|National Forest sign
|2,200 feet
|-
|2.90 miles
|Intersect of forest roads - EL carved on tree - continue left/straight not uphill/right
|2,480 feet
|-
|3.00 miles
|Kane Gap
|2,600 feet
|-
|}


The forest road is also reported to continue down into Wallen’s Creek valley for an extended hike.
The forest road is also reported to continue down into Wallen’s Creek valley for an extended hike.
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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->
Very rarely used.  Not a typical trail as half to three-quarters mile is a gravel road, then walking on former logging roads winding up to the mountain gapDoes not appear to be formally maintained.
Not a typical trail as walking along wide gravel, and then logging roads.  Views are obscured by forests which line the path, thus late fall to early spring would be good if interested in looking down into the valleys.
 
Views are obscured by forests which line the path, thus late fall to early spring would be good if interested in looking down into the valleys.
 
During summer, lots of poison ivy and stinging nettle were encountered in places, thus long pants in cooler weather might be a better experience.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
<!-- Anywhere interesting to stop by since you're in the area!! -->
<!-- Anywhere interesting to stop by since you're in the area!! -->
Or before.  Stop at the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield for interesting facts and history. A short movie, then walk through exhibits with limited interaction.  Open Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gate closed and locked at entrance on Technology Trail.  Kane Gap can be viewed clearly from the front building entrance.
Or before.  Stop at the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield for interesting facts and history. A short movie, then walk through exhibits with limited interaction.  Open Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gate closed and locked on Technology Trail.  Kane Gap can be viewed clearly from the front entrance.


== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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Reported that the Morrell mushrooms are seen along the trail during second or third week in April.
Reported that the Morrell mushrooms are seen along the trail during second or third week in April.
Kane Gap Trail, also stated on the Scott County Tourism website, appears to be hiking Jefferson National Forest Road 642 from near(?) Kane Gap to Tito Drive.  Intersection with this Daniel Boone Trail is uncertain on making an extended hike with shuttling.


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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