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
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.	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

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

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

Route Description

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

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.

Gallery

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  Covered bench near trail intersection

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  View of Cherokee Lake thru trees

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  Junction sign

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  View of path on lower side

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