Point Lookout Trail

Point Lookout Trail (log in to submit report)
Highlight	Take partway for 400' overlook or hike down to the lake
Park	Panther Creek State Park
Located	Morristown, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking	White
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.	{{{Hike Time}}}"{{{Hike Time}}}" is not a number. round trip
Distance:	1.90 mi3.058 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.21 mi5.166 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type	Loop
Low / High Point	1073 ft at lake"ftatlake" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. / 1485 ft495 Yards <br />452.628 Meters <br />
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	146The following coordinate was not recognized: . trails / 145.8 mi of trail
Parking	36° 12' 46.84" N, 83° 24' 59.15" W Map
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Trail Overview

Look over Cherokee Lake or also walk down to the water

How To Get There

After arriving at park entrance, continue on Panther Creek Park Road past visitors center and campground to parking lot. Backtrack to trailhead.

Route Description

As shown on park map, Point Lookout Trail would be an in-and-out hike, but best appears to be enjoyed a loop using a quarter mile of horse trail.

Typical Conditions

Hard packed dirt. Some slick spots after a good rain. Recommend good shoes and walking stick/trekking poles.

Complaints about poor trail marking. If you missing the last turn (going clockwise), then steep road walk back to parking lot.

Gallery

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  It's steep downhill to lake from here

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  Cherokee Lake beach

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  Looking across Cherokee Lake

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  bench near overlook

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  Overlook view

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  Spur trail to lake

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  Elevation Profile

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