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|City=Bristol | |City=Bristol | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching | |Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |Difficulty Rating=Medium | ||
|Trail Distance=12.5 mi | |Trail Distance=12.5 mi | ||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|Parking location=36.62065, -82.18972 | |Parking location=36.62065, -82.18972 | ||
|Trailhead location=36.62065, -82.18972 | |Trailhead location=36.62065, -82.18972 | ||
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==Trail Overview== | ==Trail Overview== | ||
A Rails-to-Trail conversion between Bristol and Mendota, VA crossing restored wood trestles in deep cutoff and across open pasture. | A Rails-to-Trail conversion between Bristol and Mendota, VA crossing restored wood trestles in deep cutoff and across open pasture. | ||
==How To Get There== | ==How To Get There== | ||
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Mendota Trail Access Points: Bristol Trailhead, Benhams | Mendota Trail Access Points: Bristol Trailhead, Benhams, and Mendota Trailhead | ||
All directions are from Kingsport, TN (Colonial Heights parking) | All directions are from Kingsport, TN (Colonial Heights parking) | ||
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#After 1.9 miles, turn right onto VA-700/Rich Valley Road. | #After 1.9 miles, turn right onto VA-700/Rich Valley Road. | ||
#Reach Benhams parking after 1.1 miles. | #Reach Benhams parking after 1.1 miles. | ||
To Mendota, VA trailhead (across from 2421 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA 24270) | To Mendota, VA trailhead (across from 2421 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA 24270) | ||
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The rails-to-trail conversion is not fully complete. The following table summarizes the current state. | The rails-to-trail conversion is not fully complete. The following table summarizes the current state. | ||
{| class="wikitable" border="1" | {| class="wikitable" border="1" | ||
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!Miles from Bristol | !Miles from Bristol | ||
!Elevation | !Elevation | ||
!Point of Interest | !Point of Interest | ||
|- | |- | ||
|0.0 | |0.0 | ||
|1,854 | |||
|1, | |||
|Bristol Trailhead | |Bristol Trailhead | ||
|- | |- | ||
|0. | |0.6 | ||
| | |2,100 | ||
|A | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |0.85 | ||
|2,521 | |||
|2, | |B | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|1.3 | |1.3 | ||
| | |2600 | ||
|Mendota Trailhead | |Mendota Trailhead | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Typical Conditions== | ==Typical Conditions== | ||
Various sections of different treads including paved, dirt, and gravel from the old railroad bed. | Various sections of different treads including paved, dirt, and gravel from the old railroad bed. Three more trestles must be repaired to open the entire length. | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc.== | ==Fees, Permits, etc.== | ||
No fees for use or parking at any of the access points. Dogs on leash are welcomed, but also could be passing by some homes with pets. | No fees for use or parking at any of the access points. Dogs on leash are welcomed, but also could be passing by some homes with pets. | ||
==After the Hike== | ==After the Hike== | ||
==Miscellaneous Information== | ==Miscellaneous Information== | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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