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{{Trail
{{Infobox Trail
|Banner Image=File:BMP Cherry Knobs azaleas.JPG
                    | Image Name = Placeholder.gif
|Park=Bays Mountain Park
                    | City = Kingsport
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Marking=Signs
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
                    | Difficulty Rating = Difficult
|Trail Features=Lakes, Mountains
                    | Hike Time = 1
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Distance = 1.6
|Hike Time=60 min
                    | Elevation Gain = *
|Trail Distance=1.526 mi
                    | High Point = *
|Round Trip Distance=3.8 mi
                    | Latitude = N36°30.350
|Trail Type=Segment
                    | Longitude = W82°37.098
|High Point=2,155 Ft
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|Low Point=1,844 ft
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|Elevation Gain=460 Ft
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|Elevation Loss=474 Ft
<googlemap lat="36.505497" lon="-82.60517"  zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
36.49487, -82.60517, Bays Mountain Park
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955
Main entrance gate
|Trailhead location=36.505768,-82.618198
</googlemap>
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}}
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park),Cross Ridges Trail,Lakeside Trail}}
 
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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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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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.
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]]. Steep trail up and along the Cherry Knobs.  High view of the reservoir.


== 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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|0.7
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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]].
|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]]
|0.0
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|}
:::The following elevation profile travels from Lakeside Trail to Cross Ridges Trail.
[[Image:Cherry Knobs Trail Profile.png]]


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Lesser used trail, thus dirt path well covered with fallen leaves.  A few stone steps have been built long time ago.
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 ==
== Regulations ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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Pink azaleas can be found in the park, which would be the flowering tree similar to a cherry.
 
== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.505" lon="-82.625" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="700" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Cherry_Knobs_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_lake_road-partial.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_lakeside_trail.kml
 
(G) 36.50584,-82.61830
Junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Cherry Knobs Trail|Cherry Knobs Trail]]
(G) 36.50544,-82.61897
Spur trail to cemetery
(N) 36.50483,-82.61858
Half dozen headstones around a small clearing
(G) 36.50342,-82.62847
Junction with [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]
(G) 36.500972,-82.630974
Junction with [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]
(G) 36.50049,-82.61786
Junction of [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]] and [[BMP Cherry Knobs Trail|Cherry Knobs Trail]]
</googlemap>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Trail sign
Image:Placeholder.gif
|Marker Title=Junction with [[Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]
 
|Marker Location=36.50584,-82.61830
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}}
</gallery>
{{Map Marker
 
|Icon Type=Trail sign
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|Marker Title=Spur trail to cemetery
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Difficult]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
|Marker Location=36.50544,-82.61897
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Cemetery
|Marker Title=Half dozen headstones around a small clearing
|Marker Location=36.50483,-82.61858
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Junction with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]
|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP CK LR sign1.JPG|50px]]
|Marker Location=36.50342,-82.62847
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Junction with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]
|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP CK LR sign2.JPG|50px]]
|Marker Location=36.500972,-82.630974
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Junction with [[Cross Ridges Trail|Cross Ridges Trail]]
|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP CK-CR sign.JPG|50px]]
|Marker Location=36.49683,-82.63629
}}

Latest revision as of 14:41, 14 December 2019

Cherry Knobs

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BMP Cherry Knobs azaleas.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

HikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

LakesMountains

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 60 min1 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 1.526 mi2.456 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 1,844 ft614.667 Yards <br />562.051 Meters <br /> / 2,155 Ft718.333 Yards <br />656.844 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 460 Ft140.208 Meters <br /> / (474 Ft144.475 Meters <br />) – East-to-West
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 1 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 32 trails / 37.0 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map
Trailhead 36° 30' 20.76" N, 82° 37' 5.51" W Map
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The track for Cherry Knobs Trail is shown in green. Lakeside Trail in yellow. Lake Road in orange. Cross Ridges Trail in red.

Trail Overview[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Cherry Knobs Trail Profile.png

Typical Conditions[edit]

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[edit]

NO BIKES!

Misc. Information[edit]

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

Photos[edit]




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