Norris Blackburn Trail

Norris Blackburn Trail (log in to submit report)
Highlight	Thru maple forest to a wildlife observatory
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	Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail.	30 min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br /> round trip
Distance:	0.45 mi0.724 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.9 mi1.448 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	1140 ft380 Yards <br />347.472 Meters <br /> / 1227 ft409 Yards <br />373.99 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent.	147 ft44.806 Meters <br /> / (84 ft25.603 Meters <br />) – North-to-South
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 / 12.2 mi of trail
Parking	36° 12' 41.76" N, 83° 24' 22.32" W Map
Trailhead	36° 12' 42.52" N, 83° 24' 23.54" W Map
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Trail Overview

Short walk through forest to wildlife viewing shelter.

How To Get There

Once at the state park, parking in corner between pool and tennis court. Alternatively, a short connector from Old Wagon Trail.

Route Description

Short walk up through mature maple forest. Part of the disc course also threads along the path. Ends at wooden viewing shelter looking out over an open field. Best for birds and other wildlife in early morning.

Mileage	Feature	Elevation
0.00	Trailhead	1160
0.20	Connecting segment to Old Wagon Trail	1150
0.45	Wildlife viewing shelter	1220

Typical Conditions

Best forest trail tread observed in the park with switchbacks to manage water flow. Would be beautiful with Fall colors. No sign of any trimming back the growth along the path.

Miscellaneous Information

In September 2020, the wooden steps up to the viewing shelter were removed with caution tape closing the opening. Would be good to get a list of potential wildlife that could be seen here besides deer.

Gallery

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  disc golf

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  hiking trail marker

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  Intersection from Old Wagon Trail

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  wildlife observatory

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