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{{Trail | <!-- The following few lines create the "Infobox" table template. Please scroll down to edit the main content of the article. --> | ||
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|City=Johnson City | | Image Name = Lone Oak Trail Dosser sign.JPG | ||
| | | City = Johnson City | ||
| | | State = Tennessee | ||
|Trail Use= | | Marking = Orange | ||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | | Difficulty Rating = Medium | ||
|Hike Time= | | Hike Time = 3 | ||
| Distance = 3.6 | |||
| | | Elevation Gain = 1,475 | ||
| | | High Point = 3,300 | ||
|High Point=3, | | Latitude = 36.26295 | ||
| | | Longitude = -82.36542 | ||
| Medical = Johnson City, TN | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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A few orange blazes are on the trail up near Tip-Top, but no markings observed on the relocation. | A few orange blazes are on the trail up near Tip-Top, but no markings observed on the relocation. | ||
Several linear routes are available by staging a vehicle in the main or alternate park lots. After hiking up on Lone Oak, continuing onto [[ | Several linear routes are available by staging a vehicle in the main or alternate park lots. After hiking up on Lone Oak, continuing onto [[High Ridge Trail]], [[Fork Ridge Trail]] over to the Towers, and down [[White Rock Trail]] will provide more overlook views while covering just under five miles. | ||
== 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? --> | ||
This section of Buffalo Mountain Park suffered a fire in May 2008, thus most of the trail will have summertime views until the trees grow back. Portions of the trail were relocated in 2007 as a path dug into the hillside, sometimes supported with rocks and logs. If a “double track” refers to being wide enough for two people to walk side-by-side, then this trail is a single to a half track. It narrows in place to only be as wide as a hiking boot. Trekking poles are recommended to maintain your balance. Would not suggest taking this trail | This section of Buffalo Mountain Park suffered a fire in May 2008, thus most of the trail will have summertime views until the trees grow back. Portions of the trail were relocated in 2007 as a path dug into the hillside, sometimes supported with rocks and logs. If a “double track” refers to being wide enough for two people to walk side-by-side, then this trail is a single to a half track. It narrows in place to only be as wide as a hiking boot. Trekking poles are recommended to maintain your balance. Would not suggest taking this trail is early spring as the dirt tread will be muddy and slippery. Best time of year might be fall to see the surrounding mountain in full leaf color. | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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No fees or permits required | No fees or permits required for Buffalo Mountain Park. | ||
== After the Hike == | |||
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== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | ||
The trail was rerouted by | The trail was rerouted by Tom Dosser, long-time hiker and supporter, when he was 77 years old, which added around 0.7 miles to the 1.2 miles shown on the park map. However, the route now is more achievable due to the many switchbacks. | ||
== Maps == | |||
The Lone Oak Trail is shown as the orange line, while [[High Ridge Trail]] is in blue. | |||
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.264" lon="-82.358" type="terrain" zoom="15" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Lone_Oak_Trail.kml | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_High_Ridge_Trail.kml | |||
(A) 36.2625,-82.36520 | |||
Parking pull-off | |||
(G) 36.26295,-82.36542 | |||
Trailhead | |||
(E) 36.265786,-82.352345 | |||
Tip-Top | |||
(K) 36.26883,-82.34725 | |||
Fork Knob | |||
</googlemap> | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image:Lone Oak Trail Dosser sign.JPG|Dosser sign | |||
Image:Lone_Oak_Trail_trailhead.JPG|Trailhead from Dry Creek Road | |||
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</gallery> | |||
| | <!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. --> | ||
| | [[Category: Tennessee]] [[Category: Overlook]] [[Category: Medium]] | ||