Ridge Crest Trail

To reach Panther Creek State Park

From Knoxville Tennessee, travel west along I-40 to exit 394 (Highway 11E North). Travel about 35 miles toward the park and Morristown Tennessee.

From Gatlinburg Tennessee, travel east along I-40 to exit 417 (Highway 92) and travel toward Jefferson City.. At the light turn right onto Highway 11E North and continue to Morristown and Panther Creek State Park.

From the North, travel along I-81 to exit 12 (Highway 160). Continue north along Highway 160 to Highway 11E and turn right, then the next left. Continue about 2.5 miles to Panther Creek State Park.