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|Trail Highlight=Steep descent to Cherokee Lake
|Trail Highlight=Steep descent to Cherokee Lake
|Park=Panther Creek State Park
|Park=Panther Creek State Park
|Trail Marking=White
|Trail Marking=Black arrow on silver diamond
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
|Trail Features=Lakes
|Trail Features=Lakes
|Difficulty Rating=Hard
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Hike Time=45 min
|Hike Time=60 min
|Trail Distance=0.70 mi
|Trail Distance=0.70 mi
|Round Trip Distance=1.4
|Round Trip Distance=1.4
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|High Point=1375 ft
|High Point=1375 ft
|Low Point=1073 ft
|Low Point=1073 ft
|Elevation Gain=400 ft
|Elevation Gain=55 ft
|Elevation Loss=400 ft
|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
|Trailhead location=36.2113, -83.42164
|Trailhead location=36.21064, -83.42359
}}
}}
{{Trail Map}}
{{Trail Map}}
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==Route Description==
==Route Description==
More later, but down, view lake, and back up.
[[File:PCSP Ridge Crest Trail Profile.png|thumb|right|Trail Profile]]
For TEHCC, this trail would be rated easy due to short length and limited elevation change.  But for general public, it is difficult due to rocky tread with most of the elevation change in two drops.
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.


At bottom, but the lake, intersects Hunt Knob horse trail.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mileage !! Feature !! Elevation
|-
| 0.00 || Trailhead with bench nearby || 1345
|-
| 0.6 || Intersection with Hunt Knob Trail || 1152
|-
| 0.7 || At Cherokee Lake || 1078
|}


==Typical Conditions==
==Typical Conditions==
Rocky! Some comments about poor trail marking.
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==
==Miscellaneous Information==
Restroom, picnic tables at Smallman Area.
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==
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{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Marker Title=At Cherokee Lake
|Marker Description=[[Image:Cherokee_Lake.jpg|150px|View across the lake]]
|Marker Location=36.20888,-83.43246
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Trail intersection
|Marker Description=Ridge Crest / Hunt Knob
|Marker Location=36.20816,-83.43180
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Trailhead sign
|Marker Description=Ridge Crest Trail start
|Marker Location=36.21064,-83.42359
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Overlook
|Marker Title=Parking Overlook
|Marker Description=Cherokee Lake vista
|Marker Location=36.21137,-83.42153
}}

Latest revision as of 19:47, 11 September 2020

Ridge Crest Trail

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Ridge Crest Trail Banner.jpg
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

HikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Lakes

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]

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.

Mileage Feature Elevation
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]



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