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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = BMP_Chestnut_Trail1.JPG | | Image Name = BMP_Chestnut_Trail1.JPG | ||
| Trail Number = | |||
| Park = Bays Mountain Park | | Park = Bays Mountain Park | ||
| City = Kingsport | | City = Kingsport | ||
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| Difficulty Rating = Easy | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| Hike Time = 30 Min | | Hike Time = 30 Min | ||
| Round Trip Distance = 3. | | Round Trip Distance = 3.6 Mi | ||
| Trail Distance = 1. | | Trail Distance = 1.7 Mi | ||
| Trail Type = Segment | | Trail Type = Segment | ||
| Elevation Gain = 213 Ft | | Elevation Gain = 213 Ft | ||
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== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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From the main parking lot, head up Bays Mountain Road to the locked service gate near the maintenance parking area. To the west is the marked trail heading into the forest. Or take Lake Road around to [[ | From the main parking lot, head up Bays Mountain Road to the locked service gate near the maintenance parking area. To the west is the marked trail heading into the forest. Or take Lake Road around to [[Azalea|Azalea]] and head uphill to the other end. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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Straight level (< 1% grade) 1.6 mile single track biking path through the forest. (Trailhead sign says 1.7 mi., but measured 1.6 mi. twice.) | Straight level (< 1% grade) 1.6 mile single track biking path through the forest. (Trailhead sign says 1.7 mi., but measured 1.6 mi. twice.) | ||
For a 70 minute loop hike, take Chestnut Trail from the gate to [[ | This trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]], [[Trail connects to::Azalea]], and [[Trail connects to::Big Oak Trail]] | ||
<br>For a 5 mile loop hike/ride, start with the same route, but from Big Oak Trail take the [[ | |||
For a 70 minute loop hike, take Chestnut Trail from the gate to [[Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]], and back on [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]. | |||
<br>For a 5 mile loop hike/ride, start with the same route, but from Big Oak Trail take the [[Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]] around to [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]. | |||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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Green line is the Chestnut Trail. Yellow is Azalea Trail. Red line on the left (NW) is the Big Oak Trail. Red trace on the right (SE) is Bays Mountain Road. | Green line is the Chestnut Trail. Yellow is Azalea Trail. Red line on the left (NW) is the Big Oak Trail. Red trace on the right (SE) is Bays Mountain Road. | ||
<display_map center="36.516,-82.612" type="terrain" zoom=" | <display_map center="36.516,-82.612" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="auto" height="550" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_lake_road.kml, | ||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_lake_road.kml, | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_bays_mountain_road.kml, | http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_bays_mountain_road.kml, | ||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Azalea_Trail.kml, | http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Azalea_Trail.kml, | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:59, 4 October 2015
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Trail Overview
Located in Bays Mountain Park. Beginner single track mountain biking trail constructed by the Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association. Good for an easy ride or hike through hardwood forest.
How to get there
From the main parking lot, head up Bays Mountain Road to the locked service gate near the maintenance parking area. To the west is the marked trail heading into the forest. Or take Lake Road around to Azalea and head uphill to the other end.
Route Description
Straight level (< 1% grade) 1.6 mile single track biking path through the forest. (Trailhead sign says 1.7 mi., but measured 1.6 mi. twice.)
This trail has connections to Lake Road, Azalea, and Big Oak Trail
For a 70 minute loop hike, take Chestnut Trail from the gate to Big Oak Trail, and back on Lake Road.
For a 5 mile loop hike/ride, start with the same route, but from Big Oak Trail take the Chinquapin Trail around to Lake Road.
Typical Conditions
Hard packed trail with groove down the middle from the mountain bikes. No designed passing zones, so be careful of riders coming both ways!
Misc. Information
Maps
Green line is the Chestnut Trail. Yellow is Azalea Trail. Red line on the left (NW) is the Big Oak Trail. Red trace on the right (SE) is Bays Mountain Road.
Photos
Intersection with Azalea and Big Oak
