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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.JPG
{{Infobox Trail
|Park=Bays Mountain Park
                    | Image Name = BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.JPG
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport
                    | City = Kingsport
|Trail Marking=Signs
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}}
|Trail Features=Vistas
                    | Difficulty Rating = Difficult
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Hike Time = 1.0
|Hike Time=2 hrs
                    | Distance = 2.6  
|Trail Distance=2.378 mi
                    | Elevation Gain = *
|Round Trip Distance=7.6 mi
                    | High Point = *
|Trail Type=Segment
                    | Latitude = N36°29.852
|High Point=2,316 ft
                    | Longitude = W82°37.334
|Low Point=1,611 ft
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|Elevation Gain=136 Ft
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|Elevation Loss=826 Ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
<googlemap lat="36.505497" lon="-82.60517"  zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955
36.49487, -82.60517, Bays Mountain Park
|Trailhead location=36.49751, -82.62229
Main entrance gate
</googlemap>
}}
}}
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Bays Ridge Road,Jones Road,Front Hollow Road}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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'''*NOTE* - THE JUNCTION WHERE JONES ROAD SPLITS AWAY FROM BAYS RIDGE TRAIL AND LEAVES THE PARK IS NOT MARKED.  THIS JUNCTION IS NOTORIOUS FOR HIKERS TO ACCIDENTALLY LEAVE THE PARK AND NOT REALIZE IT UNTIL THEY ARRIVE AT RESERVOIR ROAD'''
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Follows the ridgeline past Bays Ridge Road until heading down to Front Hollow Road.  Views of Hawkins and Greene County valleys.
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Follows the ridgeline past Bays Ridge Road until heading down to Front Hollow Road.  Views of Hawkins and Greene County valleys.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From the main parking lot, cross the dam and take the left onto [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]], then [[Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]].  The trail will split off left before the road heads downhill.   
From the main parking lot, cross the dam and take the left onto [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]], then [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]].  The trail will split off left before the road heads downhill.   


== Route Description ==
== Route Description ==
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The path follows the base of the ridge.  Meanders some to pass around deep muddy ruts and intersects with the creek.
The path follows the base of the ridge.  Meaders some to pass around deep muddy ruts and interects with the creek.
 
This trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Bays Ridge Road]], [[Trail connects to::Jones Road]], and [[Trail connects to::Front Hollow Road]]


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!Bays Ridge Trail
!Bays Ridge Trail
!Miles
!Miles
!Elevation (ft)
|-
|-
|0.0
|0.0
|Trailhead at [[Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]
|Trailhead at [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]
|2.6
|2.6
|2285
|-
|-
|0.8
|0.8
|Junction with [[Jones Road|Jones Road]] at two splits.  First leads out of park; second to the "Big Oak".
|Junction with [[BMP Jones Road|Jones Road]] at two splits.  First leads out of park; second to the "Big Oak".
|1.8
|1.8
|2090
|-
|-
|2.1
|2.1
|Far end of the ridge crest
|Far end of the ridge crest
|0.5
|0.5
|2095
|-
|-
|2.6
|2.6
|Trailhead at [[Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]  
|Trailhead at [[BMP Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]  
|0.0
|0.0
|1615
|}
|}


Warning:  The intersection at Jones Road is not marked.  The roadway down to Front Hollow Road is at some graffiti.  When heading back towards the Nature Center, the unmarked trail split is off the roadbed to the left continuing on the ridge crest.
Warning:  The intersection at Jones Road is not marked.  The direction to Front Hollow Road is be some grafitti.  When heading back towards the Nature Center, the unmarked trail split is off the roadbed to the left continuing on the ridge crest.
 
:::The following elevation profile travels uphill from Front Hollow Road to Bays Ridge Road.
[[Image:BMP Bays Ridge Trail profile.JPG]]


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Normally trail in good condition.  Ridgeline through some briar patches, along rock outcroppings, and down a lesser used switchback.  The path is usually covered with pine needles and/or fallen leaves.  As of 2015 the blowdowns are cleaned up.
Mostly an eroded dirt road, with large, muddy water-filled ruts.  Unregulated ATV use has destroyed some of the road bed.  Picked up a grocery bag of beer cans for recycling.


== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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The "fireworks" you hear are the firearms being used at the Cherokee Rod and Gun Club located at the base of the ridge.  There is at least one warning sign stating to not head SW off the trail.
The "fireworks" you hear are the firearms being used at the Cherokee Rod and Gun Club located at the base of the ridge.  There is at least one warning sign stating to not head SW off the trail.
== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.498" lon="-82.633" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="735" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Front_Hollow_Road.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Bays_Ridge_Road.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Pretty_Ridge_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Bays_Ridge_Trail.kml
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Trailhead at [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]
[[Image:BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.JPG|50px]]
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Trailhead at [[BMP Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]
</googlemap>
:::The following elevation profile travels uphill from Front Hollow Road to Bays Ridge Road.
[[Image:BMP Bays Ridge Trail profile.JPG]]


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
<gallery>
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Trailhead at [[Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.JPG|50px]]|Marker Location=36.497564,-82.622249}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Trailhead at [[Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.486959,-82.652119}}
Image:BMP placeholder.JPG|Placeholder
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</gallery>
 
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Difficult]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
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