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{{Park | {{Park | ||
|Park Type=City Park | |Park Type=City Park | ||
|Park Website=https://jonesborough.com/locations/persimmon-ridge-park/ | |Park Website=https://jonesborough.com/locations/persimmon-ridge-park/ | ||
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|Entrance Fee Type=None | |Entrance Fee Type=None | ||
|Activities=Hiking | |Activities=Hiking | ||
|City=Jonesborough | |||
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|Operated By=City of Jonesborough | |Operated By=City of Jonesborough | ||
|Main Location=36.2912, -82.4989 | |Main Location=36.2912, -82.4989 | ||
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==Park Overview== | ==Park Overview== | ||
Persimmon Ridge Park is owned and managed by the city of Jonesborough as a recreation facility. Several hiking trails are available through the woods along the ridgeline. | Persimmon Ridge Park is owned and managed by the city of Jonesborough as a recreation facility. Several hiking trails are available through the woods along the ridgeline. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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== Trails == | == Trails == | ||
{ | {{PAGENAME}} has the following {{Park trail count}} trails totaling {{Park trail miles}}. | ||
{{Park trail table}} | |||
All listed trails are easy rating with nature base (versus paved). Could not find Browning Lane although listed on [http://www.connectwithtn.com/index.php/find_trail/east_tennessee/county/washington/ Tennessee Greenways & Trails site]. The last three trails are named for the BSA Eagle Scouts who led their construction as respective service projects. [http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Living/article.php?id=87321 newpaper reference]. | All listed trails are easy rating with nature base (versus paved). Could not find Browning Lane although listed on [http://www.connectwithtn.com/index.php/find_trail/east_tennessee/county/washington/ Tennessee Greenways & Trails site]. The last three trails are named for the BSA Eagle Scouts who led their construction as respective service projects. [http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Living/article.php?id=87321 newpaper reference]. | ||
A typical hiking route per a veteran walking a bulldog is to park at eastern end of Luke's Trail, hike it over to start of Walter's Trail, up and around, then over along the gravel road to the ballfields and finally cut back to parked vehicle. The distance can be extended by heading west on gravel road to catch John's trail up to the water tower and back down along the trail itself. | A typical hiking route per a veteran walking a bulldog is to park at eastern end of Luke's Trail, hike it over to start of Walter's Trail, up and around, then over along the gravel road to the ballfields and finally cut back to parked vehicle. The distance can be extended by heading west on gravel road to catch John's trail up to the water tower and back down along the trail itself. | ||
{{Trail Stub | |||
|Trail=Browning Lane Trail | |||
|Trail Distance=1.0 mi | |||
|Difficulty=Easy | |||
|Trail Marking=Unknown | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:59, 29 December 2019
| Persimmon Ridge Park | |
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| Park Type | City Park |
| Located | Jonesborough, Tennessee |
| External Links | Official Website |
| Entrance Fee | None |
| ActivitiesThings to do at the park |  |
| Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park | |
| FeaturesNatural things to see at the park | |
| Park Trails |
4 Trails / Total of 1.00 miles1.609 km <br /> |
| Lodging Types | None |
| Park Area | |
| Operated By | City of Jonesborough |
| Main Location | 36° 17' 28.32" N, 82° 29' 56.04" W Map |
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Park Overview[edit]
Persimmon Ridge Park is owned and managed by the city of Jonesborough as a recreation facility. Several hiking trails are available through the woods along the ridgeline.
How to get there[edit]
From Kingsport, TN
- Take I-26 south to Exit 17 (Boones Creek Rd/Jonesborough).
- Right at bottom of ramp and travel just over six miles to Jonesborough.
- Right at traffic light onto US-11E for two miles.
- Turn left onto Persimmon Ridge Road.
- Then quickly right into the main park entrance.
Parking depends on what trails you are taking and whether it's baseball season or The Wetlands waterpark is open.
Auto GPS address is 1523 Persimmon Ridge Road Jonesborough, TN 37659.
Trails[edit]
Persimmon Ridge Park has the following 4 trails totaling 1.00 miles.
| Park Trails | Distance | Difficulty | Marking | Usage | Highlight |
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| John Tomko Trail | Easy |
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| Luke Carter Trail | Easy |
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| Walter Hopkins Trail | Easy |
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| Browning Lane TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. | 1.00 mi | Easy | Unknown |
All listed trails are easy rating with nature base (versus paved). Could not find Browning Lane although listed on Tennessee Greenways & Trails site. The last three trails are named for the BSA Eagle Scouts who led their construction as respective service projects. newpaper reference.
A typical hiking route per a veteran walking a bulldog is to park at eastern end of Luke's Trail, hike it over to start of Walter's Trail, up and around, then over along the gravel road to the ballfields and finally cut back to parked vehicle. The distance can be extended by heading west on gravel road to catch John's trail up to the water tower and back down along the trail itself.