Chinquapin Trail

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Trail Name Chinquapin Trail
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking {{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking Time 1.01 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip 1.851.85 mi <br />2.977 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation 124124 Feet <br />37.795 Meters <br /> / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point 19931,993 Feet <br />664.333 Yards <br />607.466 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical Kingsport, TN
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Trail Overview

Located in Bays Mountain Park. New mountain biking trail constructed by the local club. Good for an easier ride or hike through hardwood forest dotted with hemlocks.

How to get there

From the main parking lot, take Lake Road around to UNmarked trailhead or jump on Big Oak for short distance for other trailhead.

Route Description

The path meaders through the forest with planned switchbacks and bridge crossing.

Miles Chinquapin Trail Miles
0.0 Trailhead at Lake Road 1.85
0.XX Junction with Firetower Trail 0.XX
1.85 Trailhead at Big Oak Trail 0.0

Typical Conditions

Hard packed trail with groove down the middle from the mountain bikes. Some rocks located at key spots. Several wood bridges constructed by BSA Troop 51.

Misc. Information

Maps

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