Shanks Spring
If you're passing
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A named spring in Hawkins County.
The details
- Area
- Hawkins County
- Coordinates
- 36.49164, -82.90562
About Shanks Spring
Shanks Spring is a mapped spring in Hawkins County, Tennessee, at roughly 1,430 feet of elevation.
Plungeworthy rates Shanks Spring 4.6/10 — if you're passing. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
Where is Shanks Spring?
Shanks Spring is a cold & mineral spring in Tennessee, at 36.49164, -82.90562.
Is Shanks Spring worth visiting?
If you're passing — Plungeworthy rates it 4.6/10.
Gear for the trip
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