Seven Sinkholes Trail

Seven Sinkholes Trail (log in to submit report)
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
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
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.

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  Another one of the sinkholes

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  Sinkhole #1

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