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| Distance = | | Distance = 0.7 | ||
| Elevation Gain = | | Elevation Gain = 860 | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]]. Second most popular trail (after [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]) up to the firetower for view across Holston Defense, west end of Kingsport, and into Virginia. | Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]]. Second most popular trail (after [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]) up to the firetower for view across Holston Defense, west end of Kingsport, and into Virginia. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
Take [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] clockwise around the reservior or [[BMP Lake Road]] counterclockwise. The lower trailhead in on Lake Road. | |||
Alternatively, the upper trailhead at the firetower is reached on [[River Mountain Road]] from either the antennas or Fegins Gap. | |||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
From parking lot, roughly 2 miles taking 60 minutes to reach firetower. Return trip down is faster. | |||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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Well worn dirt trail with few blowdowns. Please do not cut the switchbacks. | Well worn dirt trail with few blowdowns. Please do not cut through the switchbacks. | ||
== Regulations == | == Regulations == | ||
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Revision as of 22:16, 13 April 2011
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Trail Overview
Located in Bays Mountain Park. Second most popular trail (after Lakeside Trail) up to the firetower for view across Holston Defense, west end of Kingsport, and into Virginia.
How to get there
Take Lakeside Trail clockwise around the reservior or BMP Lake Road counterclockwise. The lower trailhead in on Lake Road.
Alternatively, the upper trailhead at the firetower is reached on River Mountain Road from either the antennas or Fegins Gap.
Route Description
From parking lot, roughly 2 miles taking 60 minutes to reach firetower. Return trip down is faster.
Typical Conditions
Well worn dirt trail with few blowdowns. Please do not cut through the switchbacks.
Regulations
NO BIKES!
Misc. Information
Maps
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