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                    | Image Name = PRP_Luke_Carter_trail_sign.JPG
                    | City = Jonesborough
                    | State = Tennessee
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
                    | Hike Time = 0.5
                    | Distance = 0.7
                    | Elevation Gain = 200
                    | High Point = 1930
                    | Latitude = N36°17.300
                    | Longitude = W82°29.916
                    | Medical = Johnson City, TN
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36.28825, -82.49837, Persimmon Ridge Park
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| Park = Persimmon Ridge Park
| City = Jonesborough
| State = Tennessee
| Marking = *
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
| Difficulty Rating = Easy
| Hike Time = 30 Min
| Distance = 0.7
| Elevation Gain = 200
| High Point = 1930
| Latitude = 36.28825
| Longitude = -82.49837
| Medical = Johnson City, TN
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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== Regulations ==
== Regulations ==
NO BIKES!
No Bicycles
- Hiking and Bushcraft welcome


== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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Luke Carter Trail is shown as red line below.  Walter Hopkins Trail is green.  Gravel access roads in blue.
Luke Carter Trail is shown as red line below.  Walter Hopkins Trail is green.  Gravel access roads in blue.


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https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/PRP_Walter_Hopkins_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/PRP_Walter_Hopkins_Trail.kml
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/PRP_John_Tomko_Trail.kml,
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/PRP_Gravel_Road.kml


(G) 36.28833,-82.4986
36.28833,-82.4986~Eastern trailhead~[[Image:PRP Luke Carter trail sign.JPG|150px]]~MarkerG.png
Eastern trailhead
36.283722,-82.502489~Western trailhead~[[Image:PRP_Luke Carter trail bridge.JPG|150px]]~MarkerG.png
[[Image:PRP Luke Carter sign.JPG|150px]]
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(G) 36.283722,-82.502489  
Western trailhead
[[Image:PRP_Luke Carter trail bridge.JPG|150px]]
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== Photos ==
== Photos ==

Latest revision as of 12:12, 7 January 2023

PRP Luke Carter trail sign.JPG
Trail Name Luke Carter Trail
Park Persimmon Ridge Park
Nearest City Jonesborough
State Tennessee
Trail Marking
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.pngDnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking Time 30 Min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br />
Distance, round-trip 0.70.7 mi <br />1.127 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation 200200 Feet <br />60.96 Meters <br /> / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point 19301,930 Feet <br />643.333 Yards <br />588.264 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical Johnson City, TN
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Persimmon Ridge Park. A ridgeline hike through second generation hardwoods, gap view at powerline, and down to wooden bridge. Excellent young family trail due to nearby location and short length.

How to get there[edit]

Driving direction on main park page. Parking for the main trailhead is located by the playground area next to the campground. Trail begins behind the playground.

Route Description[edit]

Without a sign to definitively mark the western trailhead, used the wooden bridge as it also appears to be the start of Walter's Trail, thus the measured length of 0.7 miles is less than what was reported in the TN Greenways listing.

Miles Luke Carter Trail Miles Elevation
0.0 Trailhead at campground 0.7 1775
0.1 Up on ridgeline 0.6 1905
0.4 Gap for powerline - look down on Wetlands water park 0.3 1865
0.7 Bridge at western end of trail 0.0 1705

Typical Conditions[edit]

Hard dirt trail with two switchbacks to get up to ridgeline. Might have had yellow blazes at one time, but could not see. Someone has removed several blowdowns from the winter and spring storms. No sign at western end to let you know about the trail - or how long.

Regulations[edit]

No Bicycles - Hiking and Bushcraft welcome

Misc. Information[edit]

The trail is named after Luke Carter, who led its construction for his Eagle Scout project. Might have been part of local Boy Scout Troop 39 (to be confirmed).

Maps[edit]

Luke Carter Trail is shown as red line below. Walter Hopkins Trail is green. Gravel access roads in blue.

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Photos[edit]

  • Very study bridge at west end of trail

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