Seven Sinkholes Trail
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Seven Sinkholes Trail (log in to submit report) | |
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Highlight | Wander around more than seven sinkholes |
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 |
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Difficulty Rating | Easy |
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 20 minutes0.333 Hours <br />0.0208 Days <br /> round trip |
Distance: | 0.60 mi0.966 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.60 mi0.966 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
Trail Type | Loop |
Low / High Point | 1110 ft370 Yards <br />338.328 Meters <br /> / 1162 ft387.333 Yards <br />354.178 Meters <br /> |
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 97 ft29.566 Meters <br /> / (95 ft28.956 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 | 7 trails / 10.2 mi of trail |
Parking | 36° 12' 57.31" N, 83° 12' 57.31" W Map |
Trailhead | 36° 12' 57.31" N, 83° 24' 21.38" W Map |
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Trail Overview
Short path around sinkholes which form when the limestone rock is dissolved. This loop walks around seven identified sinkholes, and then returns by a route away from the main area.
How To Get There
Park at Spoone Recreation Area. Note there are bathroom facilities nearby.
Route Description
A common in-and-out segment with a loop. Below description is for hikers.
Mileage | Feature | Elevation |
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0.00 | Spoone Rec Area parking lot | 1120 |
0.01 | Junction with Lost Road Trail which is return for Seven Sinkholes Trail | 1180 |
0.60 | Back at parking lot | 1120 |
Typical Conditions
Well worn walk across among the limestone outcroppings. Not suitable for stroller use (so put on the baby carrier). Intersection with Lost Road Trail can be confusing.