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{{Trail | {{Trail | ||
|Banner Image=File:PCSP Maple Arch Trail - sign at loop split.JPG | |||
|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=3 hrs | ||
|Trail Distance=3.20 mi | |Trail Distance=3.20 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance=5.54 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 | ||
|Trailhead location=36.22341, -83.40528 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map}} | {{Trail Map}} | ||
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==Route Description== | ==Route Description== | ||
Below description is for hikers with the required connections. | Below description is for hikers with the required connections to show the day hike is roughly five and half miles long. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! Mileage !! Feature !! Elevation | ! Mileage !! Total !! Feature !! Elevation | ||
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| | | || 0.00 || Spoone Rec Area parking lot || 1121 | ||
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| | | || 0.32 || Horse Connector Trail || 1097 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | || 1.03 || First beach || 1092 | ||
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| 0.00 || Actual trailhead at loop split || 1150 | | 0.00 || 1.17 || Actual trailhead at loop split || 1150 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1.60 || Last beach || 1094 | | 1.60 || 2.77 || Last beach || 1094 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2.30 || Above kudzu field || 1280 | | 2.30 || 3.47 || Above kudzu field || 1280 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2.70 || High point || 1411 | | 2.70 || 3.87 || High point || 1411 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 3.20 || Back at trailhead / loop split || 1150 | | 3.20 || 4.37 || Back at trailhead / loop split || 1150 | ||
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| | | || 5.54 || Back at parking lot || 1121 | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | {{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | ||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=Beach | |||
|Marker Location=36.227735,-83.402367 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=First Beach | |||
|Marker Location=36.221843,-83.405738 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail sign | |||
|Marker Title=Trailhead | |||
|Marker Description=3.2 MI Loop | |||
|Marker Location=36.223413,-83.405278 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Parking | |Icon Type=Parking | ||
Latest revision as of 07:17, 14 September 2020
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| Highlight | Path along Cherokee Lake and then further up hillside |
| Park | Panther Creek State Park |
| Located | Morristown, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park |
| Trail Marking | Black arrow on yellow 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. | 3 hrs0.188 Days <br />180 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 3.20 mi5.15 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 5.54 mi8.916 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | Loop |
| High Point | {{{High Point}}}"{{{High Point}}}" is not a number. |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | {{{Elevation Gain}}}"{{{Elevation Gain}}}" is not a number. / ({{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.) – 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 / 9.5 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 12' 57.60" N, 83° 24' 20.02" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 13' 24.28" N, 83° 24' 19.01" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
A long loop 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 currently impassable for horses with some challenges for hikers.
How To Get There[edit]
For horses, begin at the horse trail parking area to take 2.6 mile connector trail (for 8.4 miles start-to-finish).
For hikers, best to begin at Spoone Recreation Area to take Lost Road Trail over to horse connector trail.
Route Description[edit]
Below description is for hikers with the required connections to show the day hike is roughly five and half miles long.
| Mileage | Total | Feature | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | Spoone Rec Area parking lot | 1121 | |
| 0.32 | Horse Connector Trail | 1097 | |
| 1.03 | First beach | 1092 | |
| 0.00 | 1.17 | Actual trailhead at loop split | 1150 |
| 1.60 | 2.77 | Last beach | 1094 |
| 2.30 | 3.47 | Above kudzu field | 1280 |
| 2.70 | 3.87 | High point | 1411 |
| 3.20 | 4.37 | Back at trailhead / loop split | 1150 |
| 5.54 | Back at parking lot | 1121 |
Typical Conditions[edit]
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 on the connector trail. 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 or worked around.
Miscellaneous Information[edit]
Park beaches are regularly visited by boaters as trash was collected and removed. However, these are the primary draw for this trail to enjoy the views.
Gallery[edit]
View from another beach
first beach
sign at 3.2 MI loop split
slowly crossing the path
