Ore Mine Trail

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Ore Mine Trail

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Highlight Loop around Ore Mine Hill
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

Hiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Vistas

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 1.7 mi2.736 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.7 mi2.736 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Loop
Low / High Point 1140 ft380 Yards <br />347.472 Meters <br />1450 ft483.333 Yards <br />441.96 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 467 ft142.342 Meters <br /> / (467 ft142.342 Meters <br />) – Clockwise
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 8 trails / 11.0 mi of trail
Parking 36° 12' 57.60" N, 83° 24' 20.02" W Map
Trailhead 36° 12' 59.29" N, 83° 24' 19.98" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

Loop trail around hill reportedly where manganese was mined in early 1800's. Lots of deer in early morning. Lake views when leaves are down.

How To Get There[edit]

Park at the end of Spoone Recreation Area. (Note: Bathroom facility nearby.)

Route Description[edit]

A loop with an in-and-out segment from parking.

Mileage Feature Elevation
0.00 Spoone Rec Area parking lot 1140
0.15 Loop intersection 1220
0.40 Junction to Point Lookout Trail 1190
0.90 Bench / Intersection with Lost Road Trail 1450
1.15 Unmarked intersection with Lost Road Trail 1370
1.50 Back at loop intersection 1220
1.70 Back at parking lot 1140

Typical Conditions[edit]

Varies between rocky and rooty path to steep ascent to very nice forest walk to overgrown path. Could specific trail sign at the intersection with Lost Road Trail.

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