Point Lookout Trail

Point Lookout Trail (log in to submit report)


Highlight	Take partway for 400' overlook or hike down to the lake
Park	Panther Creek State Park
Located	Morristown, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking	Black arrow on silver diamond
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail
FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail
Difficulty Rating	Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail.	90 minutes1.5 Hours <br />0.0938 Days <br /> round trip
Distance:	1.90 mi3.058 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.21 mi5.166 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type	Loop
Low / High Point	1073 ft at lake"ftatlake" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. / 1485 ft495 Yards <br />452.628 Meters <br />
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Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days	1 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list	149The following coordinate was not recognized: . trails / 145.8 mi of trail
Parking	36° 12' 46.84" N, 83° 24' 59.15" W Map
Trailhead	Map
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Trail Overview

Your choice on how far to hike. Look out over Cherokee Lake or also walk down to the water

How To Get There

After arriving at park entrance, continue on Panther Creek Park Road past visitors center and campground to parking lot. Backtrack to trailhead.

Route Description

As shown on park map, Point Lookout Trail would be an in-and-out hike, but best appears to be enjoyed a loop using a quarter mile of horse trail. Take a look at your legs. If the left one is slightly longer, then proceed clockwise around the loop as the trail path is sloped. Go counterclockwise, if you feel your right leg is longer.

Add table - The horse trail section is gravel - Return leg to trailhead is marked by a small sign in the corner of the grassy open area.

Typical Conditions

Hard packed dirt. Some slick spots after a good rain. Recommend good shoes and walking stick/trekking poles. Actual trail path appears to depend on where the blowdowns fall as the public just reroutes around.