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  | Park = Bays Mountain Park
  | Park = Bays Mountain Park
  | City = Kingsport
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  | Hike Time = 60 Min
  | Hike Time = 60 Min
  | Round Trip Distance = 3.88 Mi
  | Round Trip Distance = 9.6 Mi
  | Trail Distance = 1.94 Mi
  | Trail Distance = 1.94 Mi
  | Trail Type = Segment
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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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The path meanders through the forest on a ridge line.
The path meanders through the forest on a ridge line with connections to [[Trail connects to::River Mountain Road]], [[Trail connects to::Bear Run Trail]], [[Trail connects to::Kiner Hollow Trail]], and [[Trail connects to::Pretty Ridge Trail]].


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|Junction with [[BMP Bear Run Trail|Bear Run Trail]]
|Junction with [[Bear Run Trail|Bear Run Trail]]
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36.508732,-82.636652~Intersection at [[BMP Bear Run Trail|Bear Run Trail]]~A temporary bank sign from a bike rally at intersection~MarkerT.png
36.508732,-82.636652~Intersection with [[Bear Run Trail|Bear Run Trail]]~A temporary bank sign from a bike rally at intersection~MarkerT.png
36.513590,-82.627627~Trailhead at [[BMP River Mountain Road|River Mountain Road]]~ ~MarkerT.png
36.513590,-82.627627~Trailhead at [[River Mountain Road|River Mountain Road]]~ ~MarkerT.png
36.498920,-82.646155~Intersection with [[BMP Pretty Ridge Trail|Pretty Ridge Trail]]~ ~MarkerT.png
36.498920,-82.646155~Intersection with [[Pretty Ridge Trail|Pretty Ridge Trail]]~ ~MarkerT.png
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
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Revision as of 22:45, 5 October 2015


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Trail Name Indian Pipes Trail
Park Bays Mountain Park
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking Signs
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 60 Min1 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only
9.6 Mi15.45 km <br /> / 1.94 Mi3.122 km <br />
Trail Type Segment
Climb/Descent Elevation 789 Ft240.487 Meters <br /> / -455 Ft-138.684 Meters <br />
High Point 2,430 Ft810 Yards <br />740.664 Meters <br />
Parking 36° 30' 31.76" N, 82° 36' 34.36" W
Trailhead 36° 29' 56.11" N, 82° 38' 46.16" W
Nearest Medical Kingsport, TN
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Trail Overview

Located in Bays Mountain Park. Hike through hardwood forest. Nice mountain bike ride.

How to get there

Route Description

The path meanders through the forest on a ridge line with connections to River Mountain Road, Bear Run Trail, Kiner Hollow Trail, and Pretty Ridge Trail.

Miles Indian Pipes Trail Miles Elevation (ft)
0.0 Trailhead at River Mountain Road 2.0 2352
0.7 Junction with Bear Run Trail 1.3 2371
2.0 Trailhead at intersection with Kiner Hollow and Pretty Ridge trails 0.0 1980

Typical Conditions

Hard packed trail with groove down the middle from the mountain bikes. Some rocks located at key spots.

Misc. Information

Maps

Red line in the Indian Pipes Trail.

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Photos