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| Image Name = Phipps_Bend_Trail_-_near_trail_end.jpg | |||
| Trail Number = | |||
| Park = | |||
| City = Surgoinsville | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = Orange | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Horses}} {{Dogs}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | |||
| Hike Time = 2.5 hours | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 6 mi | |||
| Trail Distance = 3 mi | |||
| Trail Type = In-and-Out | |||
| Elevation Gain = 24 | |||
| Elevation Loss = -24 | |||
| Low Point = | |||
| Elevation Change = | |||
| High Point = 1,120 ft | |||
| Parking coords = 36.47378,-82.80413 | |||
| Trailhead coords = 36.47378,-82.80413 | |||
| Medical = Kingsport, TN | |||
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| Detail route description = Yes | |||
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| Infobox data update = Yes | |||
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| Comment = More detailed route description? | |||
| Date reviewed = 12/1/2016 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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In-and-out hike along a level old gravel road around the bend in Holston River at Phipps Bend Industrial Park. Opportunity to see various waterfowl due to the adjacent wetlands and river. | In-and-out hike along a level old gravel road around the bend in Holston River at Phipps Bend Industrial Park. Opportunity to see various waterfowl due to the adjacent wetlands and river. | ||
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#Take Highway 11W west. | #Take Highway 11W west. | ||
#Turn south on Phipps Bend Road. | #Turn south on Phipps Bend Road. | ||
#At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto | #At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto unnamed road. This is the left after Technology Drive. | ||
#Reach parking area at coordinates. The trail | #Reach parking area at coordinates. The trail past locked gate heads east along gravel roadway. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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An in-and-out hike | An in-and-out hike along an old gravel road - roughly five miles round trip with very limited elevation change. Path is also used by trail runners, mountain bikes, and horses. Ends at farmer's field. | ||
== 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? --> | ||
Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes and horses, so be alert | Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes and horses, so be alert. Edged by wetlands and Holston River with lots of wildlife to observe. | ||
An [http://therogersvillereview.com/story/7069 Eagle Scout project] provided a trailhead sign and distance markers as orange topped posts. These have completely faded and some are damaged. | |||
==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.--> | ||
No fee. Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset. | No fee. Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset. | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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Avoid this location during second Saturday in October as there is a trail race held here! | Avoid this location during second Saturday in October as there is a trail race held here! | ||
== Maps == | |||
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<display_map center="36.468,-82.809" type="terrain" zoom="14" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Phipps_Bend_Trail.kml"> | |||
36.4732,-82.8059~Trailhead parking~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
36.47378, -82.80413~Locked gate at trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.46576, -82.82500~End of trail~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
</display_map> | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
<gallery> | |||
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Image:Phipps_Bend_Trail_-_near_trail_end.jpg|Near trail turnaround | |||
Image:Phipps_Bend_Trail_-_deer.jpg|Deer | |||
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</gallery> | |||
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