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Panther Creek
4.6 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Morristown, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 28 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Panther Creek's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Panther Creek
What a beautiful park! It is peaceful, relaxing and just a wonderful place to spend some time. We tried the seven sinkholes loop and lost our way (probably because of heavy leaf fall) but found our way back to the parking lot.
Very nice place to take ur kids to swing slide n play on the merry go round. For the older kids there are hikes to take them on or enjoy picnics for all family members.
I absolutely love this place. I've been coming here since I was little and know all of the trails. I wish people respected public land enough to not ruin it but the rangers here are great at keeping everything nice.
Trail conditions & character
“We tried the seven sinkholes loop and lost our way (probably because of heavy leaf fall) but found our way back to the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Panther Creek
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance28 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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