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{{Infobox Trail
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                    | Image Name = BMP Cherry Knobs azaleas.JPG
| Image Name = BMP Cherry Knobs azaleas.JPG
                    | City = Kingsport
| Trail Number =
                    | State = Tennessee
| Park = Bays Mountain Park
                    | Marking = Junction Signs
| City = Kingsport
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
| State = Tennessee
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
| Marking = Signs
                    | Hike Time = 1
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}  
                    | Distance = 1.6
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
                    | Elevation Gain = 292
| Hike Time = 60 Min
                    | High Point = 2140
| Round Trip Distance = 3.8 Mi
                    | Latitude = 36.49487
| Trail Distance = 1.55 Mi
                    | Longitude = -82.60517
| Trail Type = Segment
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
| Elevation Gain = 614 Ft
| Elevation Loss = -548 Ft
| High Point = 2,192 Ft
| Parking coords = 36.508821,-82.609545
| Trailhead coords = 36.505768,-82.618198
| Medical = Kingsport, TN
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== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot.  Most folks will cross the dam and follow [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] over the floating bridge unti a Cherry Knobs trail sign is seen.
The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot.  Most folks will cross the dam and follow [[Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] over the floating bridge until a Cherry Knobs trail sign is seen.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Steep trail up and along the Cherry Knobs.  Trekking poles might be useful to transfer weight off legs.
Steep trail up and along the Cherry Knobs.  Trekking poles might be useful to transfer weight off legs. This trail has connections with [[Trail connects to::Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] and [[Trail connects to::Cross Ridges Trail]]


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|0.0
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|Trailhead at [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]
|Trailhead at [[Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]
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|Junction with [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]].  Both travel together for 0.3 miles.
|Junction with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]].  Both travel together for 0.3 miles.
|0.9
|0.9
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|1.0
|1.0
|Junction with [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]. To SW, light blue vinyl blazes.   
|Junction with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]. To SW, light blue vinyl blazes.   
|0.6
|0.6
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|1.6
|1.6
|Trailhead at [[BMP Cross Ridges Trail|Cross Ridges Trail]]
|Trailhead at [[Cross Ridges Trail|Cross Ridges Trail]]
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36.50584,-82.61830~Junction with [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png
36.50584,-82.61830~Junction with [[Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]~ ~MarkerT.png
36.50544,-82.61897~Spur trail to cemetery~ ~MarkerG.png
36.50544,-82.61897~Spur trail to cemetery~ ~MarkerT.png
36.50483,-82.61858~Half dozen headstones around a small clearing~ ~MarkerN.png
36.50483,-82.61858~Half dozen headstones around a small clearing~ ~MarkerN.png
36.50342,-82.62847~Junction with [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]~[[Image:BMP CK LR sign1.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png
36.50342,-82.62847~Junction with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]~[[Image:BMP CK LR sign1.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png
36.500972,-82.630974~Junction with [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]~[[Image:BMP CK LR sign2.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png
36.500972,-82.630974~Junction with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]~[[Image:BMP CK LR sign2.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png
36.49683,-82.63629~Junction with [[BMP Cross Ridges Trail|Cross Ridges Trail]]~[[Image:BMP CK-CR sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png
36.49683,-82.63629~Junction with [[Cross Ridges Trail|Cross Ridges Trail]]~[[Image:BMP CK-CR sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
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Revision as of 23:35, 6 October 2015


BMP Cherry Knobs azaleas.JPG
Trail Name Cherry Knobs
Park Bays Mountain Park
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking Signs
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 60 Min1 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only 		3.8 Mi6.115 km <br /> / 1.55 Mi2.494 km <br />
Trail Type Segment
Climb/Descent Elevation 614 Ft187.147 Meters <br /> / -548 Ft-167.03 Meters <br />
High Point 2,192 Ft730.667 Yards <br />668.122 Meters <br />
Parking 36° 30' 31.76" N, 82° 36' 34.36" W
Trailhead 36° 30' 20.76" N, 82° 37' 5.51" W
Nearest Medical Kingsport, TN
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Trail Overview

Located in Bays Mountain Park. There are no cherry trees along this trail, but a steep path up and along the Cherry Knobs - which can be noted on topo maps. High view of the reservoir.

How to get there

The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot. Most folks will cross the dam and follow Lakeside Trail over the floating bridge until a Cherry Knobs trail sign is seen.

Route Description

Steep trail up and along the Cherry Knobs. Trekking poles might be useful to transfer weight off legs. This trail has connections with Lake Road and Cross Ridges Trail

Miles Cherry Knobs Trail Miles
0.0 Trailhead at Lakeside Trail 1.6
0.05 Spur trail to abandoned cemetery. One of three reported within Bays Mountain Park. 1.55
0.7 Junction with Lake Road. Both travel together for 0.3 miles. 0.9
1.0 Junction with Lake Road. To SW, light blue vinyl blazes. 0.6
1.6 Trailhead at Cross Ridges Trail 0.0

Typical Conditions

Between Lakeside Trail and Lake Road, the dirt and leaf-covered path head up the Cherry Knobs. The piece shared with Lake Road is wide gravel road popular with mountain biking. Between Lake Road and Cross Ridges Trail, the path is much less used thus less maintained, so many small trees and briars grow along the path. The light blue vinyl blazes fortunately guide you.

Regulations

NO BIKES!

Misc. Information

Pink azaleas can be found in the park, which would be the flowering tree similar to a cherry.

Maps

The track for Cherry Knobs Trail is shown in green. Lakeside Trail in yellow. Lake Road in orange. Cross Ridges Trail in red.

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The following elevation profile travels from Lakeside Trail to Cross Ridges Trail.

File:BMP Cherry Knobs Trail profile.JPG

Photos

  • BMP Cherry Knobs Trail.JPG
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