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|High Point=1375 ft | |High Point=1375 ft | ||
|Low Point=1073 ft | |Low Point=1073 ft | ||
|Elevation Gain= | |Elevation Gain=55 ft | ||
|Elevation Loss= | |Elevation Loss=324 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East | |Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East | ||
|Parking location=36.21085, -83.42207 | |Parking location=36.21085, -83.42207 | ||
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==Route Description== | ==Route Description== | ||
[[File:PCSP Ridge Crest Trail Profile.png|thumb|right|Trail Profile]] | |||
For the hiking club, this trail is medium difficulty due to short length and limited elevation change but modified in this range for the strength of your knees. However, for general public, it is difficult due to rocky tread with a couple of steep parts. | For the hiking club, this trail is medium difficulty due to short length and limited elevation change but modified in this range for the strength of your knees. However, for general public, it is difficult due to rocky tread with a couple of steep parts. | ||
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! Mileage !! Feature !! Elevation | ! Mileage !! Feature !! Elevation | ||
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| 0.00 || Trailhead || | | 0.00 || Trailhead with bench nearby || 1345 | ||
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| | | 0.6 || Intersection with Hunt Knob Trail || 1152 | ||
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| | | 0.7 || At Cherokee Lake || 1078 | ||
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==Miscellaneous Information== | ==Miscellaneous Information== | ||
The parking area offers the best vista of Cherokee Lake, although there would be more views along the trail when the leaves are down. At the Smallman parking area, there are many concrete picnic tables, a restroom, and a rental shelter. Parallel parking along one side of the road then roughly 0.1 mile walk to the the trailhead. | The parking area offers the best vista of Cherokee Lake, although there would be more views along the trail when the leaves are down. At the Smallman parking area, there are many concrete picnic tables, a restroom, and a rental shelter. Parallel parking along one side of the road then roughly 0.1 mile walk to the the trailhead. | ||
Prickly pear cactus can be seen growing in places along the Ridge Crest Trail. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:47, 11 September 2020
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| Highlight | Steep descent to Cherokee 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 |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Medium |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 60 min1 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 0.70 mi1.127 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.41.4 mi <br />2.253 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | In-and-Out |
| Low / High Point | 1073 ft357.667 Yards <br />327.05 Meters <br /> / 1375 ft458.333 Yards <br />419.1 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 55 ft16.764 Meters <br /> / (324 ft98.755 Meters <br />) – West-to-East |
| 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 / 12.0 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 12' 39.06" N, 83° 25' 19.45" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 12' 38.30" N, 83° 25' 24.92" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
Descend on rocky path from Smallman Area parking on highpoint to Cherokee Lake - and back up!
How To Get There[edit]
Once at the state park, stay on Panther Creek Park Road to the parking lot near very end. Trailhead just to the west of the "heart" turnaround.
Route Description[edit]
For the hiking club, this trail is medium difficulty due to short length and limited elevation change but modified in this range for the strength of your knees. However, for general public, it is difficult due to rocky tread with a couple of steep parts.
| Mileage | Feature | Elevation |
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| 0.00 | Trailhead with bench nearby | 1345 |
| 0.6 | Intersection with Hunt Knob Trail | 1152 |
| 0.7 | At Cherokee Lake | 1078 |
Typical Conditions[edit]
Rocky as the trail follows the ridgeline outcropping, but also would not recommend during/after a rain as likely slick on the clay soil. The path itself is poorly marked in places due to many social trails as visitors scramble. Know that you're going down and then back up. Highly recommend a walking stick or trekking poles.
Miscellaneous Information[edit]
The parking area offers the best vista of Cherokee Lake, although there would be more views along the trail when the leaves are down. At the Smallman parking area, there are many concrete picnic tables, a restroom, and a rental shelter. Parallel parking along one side of the road then roughly 0.1 mile walk to the the trailhead.
Prickly pear cactus can be seen growing in places along the Ridge Crest Trail.
Gallery[edit]
Cherokee Lake at sunrise
Hiking Trail Marker
Down to the lake, and back up
Shore view from lake
Smallman Area Overlook
Trail intersection
