Panther Creek Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 9.1 miles from Townsend, Tennessee (TN)
4 Stars
5,017 Steps 1  (2.2 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains Panther Creek Trail

Elevation

The Panther Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,111 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,697 ft. and an elevation range of 1,414 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.2 mi2,697 ft4,111 ft1,414 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.4 hrs117.01,404 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
55 min0.00 ft1,404 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Panther Creek Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Kinzel Springs, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Wear Cove, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Gatlinburg, TN
  4. West Topo Map: Cades Cove, TN
  5. Topo Map: Thunderhead Mountain, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Silers Bald, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Fontana Dam, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Tuskeegee, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Noland Creek, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the Panther Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.2 miles (3.6 km) or 5,017 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Panther Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.4 hours in one direction and in 55 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.