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|Banner Image=File:BMP Azalea Trail.JPG
                    | Image Name = Placeholder.gif
|Park=Bays Mountain Park
                    | City = Kingsport
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Marking=Signs
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}}
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching
                    | Difficulty Rating = Moderate
|Trail Features=Vistas
                    | Hike Time = 0.5
|Difficulty Rating=Hard
                    | Distance = 1.4
|Hike Time=1.5 hrs
                    | Elevation Gain = 360
|Trail Distance=1.372 mi
                    | High Point = 2330
|Round Trip Distance=3.8 mi
                    | Latitude = N36°30.757
|Trail Type=Segment
                    | Longitude = W82°36.312
|High Point=2,241 Ft
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|Low Point=1,857 ft
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|Elevation Gain=378 Ft
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|Elevation Loss=6 Ft
<googlemap lat="36.49487" lon="-82.60517"  zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
36.49487, -82.60517, Bays Mountain Park
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955
Main entrance gate
|Trailhead location=36.51263, -82.60512
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park),River Mountain Road,Cross Ridges Trail,Pretty Ridge Trail,Front Hollow Road}}
 
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Run or ride up to the Antennas via a trail straight up the hollow.  "Azalea" Trail is a misnomer as there are no azaleas along this path, but a forest of maples, tulip populars, ferns, and other hardwoods to enjoy.
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Run or ride up to the Antennas via a trail straight up the hollow.  "Azalea" Trail is a misnomer as there are no azaleas along this path, but a forest of maples, tulip poplars, ferns, and other hardwoods to enjoy.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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The path runs right up the hollow along side (and some concurrent with) an intermittent runoff stream to the road.  One up on Bays Ridge Road, most folks would continue up to the Antennas for a look down.
The path runs right up the hollow along side of an intermittent runoff stream.  One up on Bays Mountain Road, many folks would continue up to the Antennas for the view of downtown Kingsport.
 
The trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)]], [[Trail connects to::Big Oak Trail]], [[Trail connects to::River Mountain Road]], [[Trail connects to::Bays Mountain Road]]


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Miles,Azalea Trail,Miles,Elevation (ft)
!Miles
0.0,Trailhead at [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]],1.4,1860
!Azalea Trail
1.0,Junction with [[Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]],0.4,
!Miles
1.4,Trailhead at [[Bays Mountain Road|Bays Mountain Road]],0.0,2250
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:::The following elevation profile proceeds from Lake Road to Bays Mountain Road.
|Trailhead at [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]
[[Image:BMP_Azalea_Trail_profile.JPG]]
|1.4
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|1.0
|Junction with [[BMP Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]]
|0.4
|-
|1.4
|Trailhead at [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]
|0.0
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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Hard packed and sometimes rutted trail.  The runoff stream can flow down the trail during spring or hard rains.  Park does a great job of cutting through the blowdowns.
Hard packed and sometimes rutted trail.  The runoff stream can flow down the trail during spring or hard rains.  Park does a great job of cutting through the blowdowns.


== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
== Regulations ==
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See the [[Bays Mountain Park]] page for details
Do not mess with the electrical boxes along the trail - they are live!
 
== After the Hike ==
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Check out the animal habitats - say "Hi" to Merlin.
 
== Misc. Information ==
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== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.51262" lon="-82.60520" type="terrain" zoom="14" height="450" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Azalea_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_bays_mountain_road.kml
 
(E) 36.52726, -82.5861
Antennas, elevation 2250'
[[Image:BMP_Antennas.JPG|150px]]
(G) 36.51262,-82.60520
Trailhead at [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]
(G) 36.50706,-82.60979
Trailhead at [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]
[[Image:BMP placeholder.JPG|150px]]
(G) 36.507,-82.609
Intersection at [[BMP Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]]
[[Image:BMP placeholder.JPG|150px]]
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== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Trailhead at [[Lake Road|Lake Road]]|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Azalea Trail sign.JPG|50px]]|Marker Location=36.51262,-82.60520}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Trailhead at [[Bays Mountain Road|Bays Mountain Road]]|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Azalea Trail sign at BMR.JPG|50px]]|Marker Location=36.52614,-82.58772}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Intersection at [[Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]]|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Split at Azalea and Big Oak Trails.JPG|100px]]|Marker Location=36.52221,-82.59283}}
 
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]

Latest revision as of 23:34, 22 November 2019

Azalea

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BMP Azalea Trail.JPG
Park Bays Mountain Park
Land Owner City of Kingsport
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Signs
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingBikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Vistas

Difficulty Rating Hard
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 1.5 hrs0.0938 Days <br />90 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 1.372 mi2.208 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.8 mi6.115 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 1,857 ft619 Yards <br />566.014 Meters <br /> / 2,241 Ft747 Yards <br />683.057 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 378 Ft115.214 Meters <br /> / (6 Ft1.829 Meters <br />) – West-to-East
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 3 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 32 trails / 37.1 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map
Trailhead 36° 30' 45.47" N, 82° 36' 18.43" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Bays Mountain Park. Run or ride up to the Antennas via a trail straight up the hollow. "Azalea" Trail is a misnomer as there are no azaleas along this path, but a forest of maples, tulip poplars, ferns, and other hardwoods to enjoy.

How to get there[edit]

From the main parking lot, pass through or around the bird and wolf habitats to reach Lake Road. Continue around to marked trailhead.

Route Description[edit]

The path runs right up the hollow along side of an intermittent runoff stream. One up on Bays Mountain Road, many folks would continue up to the Antennas for the view of downtown Kingsport.

The trail has connections to Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park), Big Oak Trail, River Mountain Road, Bays Mountain Road

Miles Azalea Trail Miles Elevation (ft)
0.0 Trailhead at Lake Road 1.4 1860
1.0 Junction with Big Oak Trail 0.4
1.4 Trailhead at Bays Mountain Road 0.0 2250
The following elevation profile proceeds from Lake Road to Bays Mountain Road.

BMP Azalea Trail profile.JPG

Typical Conditions[edit]

Hard packed and sometimes rutted trail. The runoff stream can flow down the trail during spring or hard rains. Park does a great job of cutting through the blowdowns.

Regulations[edit]

Do not mess with the electrical boxes along the trail - they are live!

Photos[edit]


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