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{{Infobox Trail
{{Infobox Trail
                     | Image Name = *
                     | Image Name = *
                     | City = Elizabethton
                    | Trail No. = *
                     | City = Kingsport
                     | State = Tennessee
                     | State = Tennessee
                    | Marking = Blue
                     | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
                     | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}{{Camping}}
                    | Season = *
                     | Difficulty Rating = Difficult
                     | Difficulty Rating = *
                     | Hike Time = *
                     | Hike Time = *
                     | Distance = 12.5
                     | Distance = *
                     | Elevation Gain = 1,500
                     | Elevation Gain = *
                     | High Point = 4,200
                     | High Point = *
                     | Latitude = 36.461742
                     | Latitude = 36.50803
                     | Longitude = -82.070442
                     | Longitude = -82.61255
                     | Medical = Elizabethton
                     | Medical = *, TN
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36.50803,-82.61255,Lakeside Trail
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| Photos = Yes
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| Infobox data update = Yes
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| Other = Page cleanup
| Comment =
| Date reviewed = 10/19/2015
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Ridgeline trail along crest of Holston Mountain, fire tower with views on Holston High Knob.  The trail doesn't look like it is regularly traveled or maintained when you get to the end of the road that takes you up to the firetower. The firetower is fenced off, but it looks like there are various ways to get through the fence and climb the tower. Some of the steps and landings on the tower did not look like they were in pristine condition. (Summer 2020)
Very popular hiking loop trail around the reservoir.  It connects with many other park trails, thus a common starting point. Officially takes 90 minutes on maintained path with moderate climbs and drops. A few benches are scattered along the trail. Points of interest include floating bridge, beaver activity (dams, lodges, and down/gnawed trees), lillypad pond, and the wolves and other animal habitats. Note red dirt from maroon shale in places.  


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From Elizabethton, TN
:Follow TN 91 about 10 miles toward Shady Valley to Panhandle Road.
To southern trailhead
:Turn left on Panhandle Road (signs for Blue Hole) and follow for about 4 miles to trailhead and locked gate.


To northern trailhead
#Continue on TN 91 7 miles past Mill Creek Road to crest of mountain where Appalachian Trail crosses TN 91 at Osborne Farm. Gravel parking area is on south side of road.
#Follow Appalachian Trail north through Osborne Farm to [[Shelter:Double Springs]] where Holston Mountain Trail intersects Appalachian Trail.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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The blue-blazed Holston Mountain Trail is designated Forest Service Trail #44.  It travels the Holston Mtn crest.  The following route continues onto the [[TN91 to US421|Applachian Trail]] to TN91 to have a nice thru hike.
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
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|-
|-
!North to South (Miles)
!Miles
!Hike Description
!Lakeside Trail
!South to North (Miles)
!Miles
|-
|-
|0.0
|0.0
|From backcountry parking area at junction of USFS roads 56, 56A and 202 on crest of Holston Mountain (3,750’), follow gravel forest service road north (now closed to motor vehicles).
|Dam, end nearest Nature Center
|12.5
|2.4
|-
|-
|1.2
|0.1
|Reach end of gravel road on Holston High Knob (4,140’). Tower (fenced off and in deteriorating condition) affords splendid view. Continue north on foot trail along mountain crest.
|Dam, far end
|11.3
|2.3
|-
|-
|3.7
|0.2
|At end of ridge crest, best left, and descend by switchbacks.
|Pine Trail junction
|8.8
|2.2
|-
|-
|4.0
|0.4
|Reach Flint Mill Gap (3,380’). Several trails and old roads lead from gap. To the left and west is the blue-blazed Flint Mill Trail (USFS #49) which descends padding spring and campsite in 100 yards and Flint Rock in 0.4 miles. Flint Rock offers outstanding views of South Holston Lake. Follow the Holston Mountain Trail to the northeast.
|Floating Bridge
|8.5
|2.0
|-
|-
|5.3
|0.5
|Pass Josiah Trail on left
|Cherry Knobs Trail junction
|7.2
|1.9
|-
|-
|6.3
|1.1
|Reach Little Deep Gap (3,620’)
|Beaver Pond Bridge/ Sweet Gum Trail junction
|6.2
|1.3
|-
|-
|8.1
|1.6
|Pass through Spanish Oak Gap (3,700’)
|Hemlock Tr./ (Firetower Trail) junction
|4.4
|0.8
|-
|-
|9.5
|1.7
|Join AT in glade at Double Springs Shelter. Take AT right from Holston Mountain Trail towards TN 91. US 421 is to the left 3.5 on the AT 3.5 miles.
|Holly Trail/ Towhee Trail junction
|3.0
|0.7
|-
|-
|9.8
|1.8
|High point of crest of Cross Mountain.
|Holly Trail junction
|2.7
|0.6
|-
|-
|11.7
|2.1
|Northern end of pasture on Osborne Farm
|Fern Trail junction
|0.8
|0.3
|-
|2.3
|Water Fowl Aviary/ Laurel Trail junction
|0.1
|-
|-
|12.5
|2.4
|TN 91 and gravel parking area
|Nature Center
|0.0
|0.0
|}
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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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  The trail up to the firetower is an old forest service road that is a nice packed gravel road.  Past the firetower, the trail does not look to be well maintained.
   


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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None Required
 


== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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Blue Hole swimming area and waterfalls are on Panhandle road up to the trailhead.  It is a good spot to stop and get your feet wet. It can get really crowded in the summer time. There is also a jet crash memorial on the road if you continue driving past the trailhead on panhandle road. 
 


== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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<display_map type="terrain" gkml="https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Appalachian_Trail_TNEastman_Section.kml,
<googlemap lat="36.50803" lon="-82.61255"  zoom="12" width="270" type="terrain" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Holston_Mountain_Trail.kml,
36.50803,-82.61255,Lakeside Trailhead at Dam
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Holston_Mountain_Trail_(West).kml">
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36.47946,-81.96089~Parking area on TN91~ ~MarkerA.png
36.50911,-81.98605~Double Springs Shelter~ ~MarkerF.png
36.47428,-82.05391~Flint Mill Gap~ ~MarkerG.png
36.46005,-82.08821~Trailhead at gate~ ~MarkerG.png
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== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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Image:Lakeside_Trailhead_from_Dam.jpg‎
Image:Lakeside_trail_-_evergreen_grove.jpg‎
Image:Lakeside_Trail_-_former_avery_area.jpg‎
Image:Lakeside_Trail_-_Bays_Mountain_Dam.jpg‎


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[[Category:Bays Mountain Park]]
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