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{{Trail | {{Trail | ||
|Trail Highlight=Path along Cherokee Lake and then further up hillside | |Trail Highlight=Path along Cherokee Lake and then further up hillside | ||
|Park=Panther Creek State Park | |Park=Panther Creek State Park | ||
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|Trail Features=Lakes | |Trail Features=Lakes | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |Difficulty Rating=Medium | ||
|Hike Time= | |Hike Time=2 hrs | ||
|Trail Distance=3.20 mi | |Trail Distance=3.20 mi | ||
|Trail Type=Loop | |Trail Type=Loop | ||
|Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise | |Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise | ||
|Parking location=36.216, -83.40556 | |Parking location=36.216, -83.40556 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map}} | {{Trail Map}} | ||
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==Trail Overview== | ==Trail Overview== | ||
Longest loop in the state park following the Cherokee Lake shoreline and up along River Ridge hillside. Designated for both horses and hikes, but due to lack of maintenance over several years, horses can only reach the first beach area. | |||
==How To Get There== | ==How To Get There== | ||
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==Route Description== | ==Route Description== | ||
Below description is for hikers | A common in-and-out segment with a loop. Below description is for hikers. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Mileage | ! Mileage !! Feature !! Elevation | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | (0.40) || Spoone Rec Area parking lot || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | (0.20) || Horse Connector Trail || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 0.00 || Actual trailhead || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 0. | | 0.XX || Loop split || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 3.20 || Back at trailhead || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | (3.60) || Back at parking lot || | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Typical Conditions== | ==Typical Conditions== | ||
'''Currently impassable for horses''' due to at least two dozen blowdowns. Appears no maintenance performed in several years. In September 2020, only impressions and deposits for one horse down to the first beach | '''Currently impassable for horses''' due to at least two dozen blowdowns. Appears no maintenance performed in several years. In September 2020, only impressions and deposits for one horse down to the first beach. Older hoof impressions seen in the clay soil elsewhere. Growth along the path very thick in places, including kudzu taking over edges of an open area. At least one hillside portion of the trail has collapsed, thus will need to be rerouted. | ||
Maple Arch Trail can be hiked, but with understanding that many blowdowns will need to be crossed | Maple Arch Trail can be hiked, but with understanding that many blowdowns will need to be crossed. | ||
==Miscellaneous Information== | ==Miscellaneous Information== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | {{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Parking | |Icon Type=Parking |