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| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy to Moderate | | Difficulty Rating = Easy to Moderate | ||
| Hike Time = 1 | | Hike Time = 1 | ||
| Distance = 1.5 | | Distance = 1.5 | ||
| Elevation Gain = | | Elevation Gain = 148 | ||
| High Point = 1, | | High Point = 1,140 | ||
| Latitude = | | Latitude = N36°14.529 | ||
| Longitude = | | Longitude = W083°55.837 | ||
| Medical = | | Medical = Knoxville, TN | ||
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36.242145,-83.930622,Big Ridge State Park | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
A nice gentle hike around Big Ridge Lake at Big Ridge State Park. Plenty of wildflowers and wildlife viewing opportunities along this trail. | A nice gentle hike around Big Ridge Lake at Big Ridge State Park. Plenty of wildflowers and wildlife viewing opportunities along this trail. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
Once inside the park, turn left past the playground. Drive down to the shelter and park anywhere in the parking area. There is also a softball field. The west trailhead is located to the right of the ball field. The East trailhead is located on the other side of the park close to the Norton Gristmill. Once inside the park from Hwy 61 continue driving straight along the main park road past the cabins. At the bottom of the hill turn left and park at the gristmill. From the gristmill parking area walk to the left toward the group camp and the trailhead is on your left just past the lake. | Once inside the park, turn left past the playground. Drive down to the shelter and park anywhere in the parking area. There is also a softball field. The west trailhead is located to the right of the ball field. The East trailhead is located on the other side of the park close to the Norton Gristmill. Once inside the park from Hwy 61 continue driving straight along the main park road past the cabins. At the bottom of the hill turn left and park at the gristmill. From the gristmill parking area walk to the left toward the group camp and the trailhead is on your left just past the lake. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
== Fees, Permits, etc. == | == Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
<!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... --> | <!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... --> | ||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] | [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | ||
Revision as of 20:49, 5 January 2012
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Trail Overview
A nice gentle hike around Big Ridge Lake at Big Ridge State Park. Plenty of wildflowers and wildlife viewing opportunities along this trail.
How to get there
Once inside the park, turn left past the playground. Drive down to the shelter and park anywhere in the parking area. There is also a softball field. The west trailhead is located to the right of the ball field. The East trailhead is located on the other side of the park close to the Norton Gristmill. Once inside the park from Hwy 61 continue driving straight along the main park road past the cabins. At the bottom of the hill turn left and park at the gristmill. From the gristmill parking area walk to the left toward the group camp and the trailhead is on your left just past the lake.
Route Description
Typical Conditions
Fees, Permits, etc.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
Maps
Photos
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