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{{Trail | <!-- The following few lines create the "Infobox" table template. Please scroll down to edit the main content of the article. --> | ||
| | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| | | Image Name = Devil's_Backbone_trailhead_.jpg | ||
| | | Trail No. = * | ||
| | | Hike Time = 2 to 3 hrs | ||
| | | City = Kingsport | ||
| | | State = Tennessee | ||
| | | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}} | ||
| | | Season = Year Round | ||
| | | Difficulty Rating = Medium | ||
| | | Distance = 3.4 | ||
|High Point= | | Elevation Gain = 275 | ||
| | | High Point = 1555 | ||
| | | Latitude = 36°30'9.68N | ||
| | | Longitude = 82°28'57.75W | ||
| | | Medical = Indian Path Hospital, Kingsport | ||
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36.502461, -82.482347 | |||
Devil's Backbone | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
Nice hike nearby for those in Kingsport. Good views of the Fort Patrick Henry Lake from the top of the ridge. | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
<!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | <!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | ||
#Take Fort Henry Drive to left at traffic light onto Hemlock Rd. | |||
#Make the hard left right in front of Warriors Path Park entrance to follow the road onto Fall Creek Rd. | |||
#Cross the bridge over Patrick Henry Lake | #Cross the bridge over Patrick Henry Lake. | ||
# | #Park at the first pull-off on the right at the golf cart crossing. (Space for 4-6 vehicles - leave gap for golf carts) | ||
#Trail begins | #Trail begins on the back corner of #17 tee crossing the small bridge with trail sign. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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Blue blazed park trail. Almost all of the 300 ft elevation gain happens in the first half mile of the trail as you head straight up the ridge. There are two overlooks as you go. One at #5 tee box on the golf course, a good turn around point for families and those not interested in the rest of the climb. The Rocky Point Overlook (the trail high point on the ridge) is another 0.35 miles past the #5 tee. After the ascent the trail drops back to lake level and is steeper than the initial ascent, something to remember for a return trip. | Blue blazed park trail. Almost all of the 300 ft elevation gain happens in the first half mile of the trail as you head straight up the ridge. There are two overlooks as you go. One at #5 tee box on the golf course, a good turn around point for families and those not interested in the rest of the climb. The Rocky Point Overlook (the trail high point on the ridge) is another 0.35 miles past the #5 tee. After the ascent the trail drops back to lake level and is steeper than the initial ascent, something to remember for a return trip. | ||
The Devil's Backbone Trail intersects with the [[Fall Creek Loop Trail]] for a nice 1.2 mile walk around old pasture lands past several old home sites through gentler hills. | |||
The Devil's Backbone Trail intersects with the [[ | |||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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While the park keeps the trails fairly clear of blowdowns, the trend is rutted and washed out on steep inclines | While the park keeps the trails fairly clear of blowdowns, the trend is rutted and washed out on steep inclines. | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | ||
== Maps == | |||
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== | <!-- <googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.514327" lon="-82.478399" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="400" height="350" scale="yes" controls="large"> | ||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/sinking_water.kml | |||
</googlemap> --> | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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Image:Devil's_Backbone_trailhead_.jpg|Footbridge at | Image:Devil's_Backbone_trailhead_.jpg|Footbridge at trailhead | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. Please keep the State category. To make a new category just type [[Category:mycategory]]. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. --> | |||
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Medium]] | |||
[[Category:Overlook]] | |||