Paint Mountain Trail - Revision history

Tim: add needs

2015-10-31T14:28:51Z

add needs

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	\| City = Greeneville		\| City = Greeneville
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	\| Longitude = -82.84212		\| Longitude = -82.84212
	\| Medical = Greeneville, TN		\| Medical = Greeneville, TN
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	<!-- ~~Start of Main Page -->~~		-->{{Trail page needs
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			\| KML = Yes
			\| Updated KML =
			\| Detail route description = Yes
			\| Photos = Yes
			\| Winter photos =
			\| Remove prefix = Yes
			\| Update infobox = Yes
			\| Infobox data update = Yes
			\| Trail pins =
			\| Other =
			\| Comment = arrange route description similar to newer ones
			\| Date reviewed = 10/31/2015
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	== Trail Overview ==		== Trail Overview ==
	<!-- Enter overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. -->		<!-- Enter overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. -->

WikiSysop: /* Maps */ Updating for new Maps extension

2015-08-26T02:47:33Z

Maps: Updating for new Maps extension

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	== Maps ==		== Maps ==
	<!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. -->		<!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. -->
	<~~googlemap version="0.9" lat~~="35.9585~~" lon="~~-82.881" type="terrain" zoom="13~~" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png~~">		<display_map center="35.9585,-82.881" type="terrain" zoom="13" >
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	~~(A)~~ 35.94158, -82.92487		35.94158, -82.92487~Trailhead on Weavers Bend Road (FS Road 209C)~ ~MarkerA.png
	Trailhead on Weavers Bend Road (FS Road 209C)		35.9675, -82.8920~Trailhead at Lone Pine Gap on Paint Mountain Road (FS Road 54)~ ~MarkerA.png
	~~(A)~~ 35.9675, -82.8920		35.96462, -82.90445~Camping spot~ ~MarkerH.png
	Trailhead at Lone Pine Gap on Paint Mountain Road (FS Road 54)		35.97677, -82.84212~Trailhead at Paint Creek Campground~ ~MarkerA.png
	~~(H)~~ 35.96462, -82.90445		</display_map>
	Camping spot
	~~(A)~~ 35.97677, -82.84212
	Trailhead at Paint Creek Campground
	</~~googlemap~~>

	== Photos ==		== Photos ==

WikiSysop: Update IB to new format

2012-05-25T12:17:47Z

Update IB to new format

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	\| City = Greeneville		\| City = Greeneville
	\| State = Tennessee		\| State = Tennessee
			\| Marking = Blue or Yellow
	\| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}		\| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
	\| Difficulty Rating = Medium		\| Difficulty Rating = Medium
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	\| Elevation Gain = ~1,400		\| Elevation Gain = ~1,400
	\| High Point = 2,630		\| High Point = 2,630
	\| Latitude = ~~N35°58~~.~~606~~		\| Latitude = 35.97677
	\| Longitude = ~~W082°50~~.~~527~~		\| Longitude = -82.84212
	\| Medical = Greeneville, TN		\| Medical = Greeneville, TN
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	~~\| googlemap =~~
	~~<googlemap lat="35.97677" lon="-82.84212" zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">~~
	~~35.97677,-82.84212,Paint Mountain Trail~~
	~~</googlemap>~~
	}}		}}
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Monika at 01:23, 20 April 2012

2012-04-20T01:23:57Z

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	#Head south on TN-70 (Asheville Highway) for 9 miles.		#Head south on TN-70 (Asheville Highway) for 9 miles.
	#Turn right/west on TN-107 for 8.5 miles.		#Turn right/west on TN-107 for 8.5 miles.
	#Turn left/south on ~~unpaved~~ Brush Creek Road (also called FS 209). Travel 1.8 miles. Warning: a narrow, winding, one lane road.		#Turn left/south on paved Brush Creek Road (also called FS 209). Travel 1.8 miles. Warning: a narrow, winding, one lane road.
	#Turn left/east on unpaved Weaver’s Bend Road.		#Turn left/east on unpaved Weaver’s Bend Road.
	#Travel one mile on this narrow dirt road to a pull-off parking lot.		#Travel one mile on this narrow dirt road to a pull-off parking lot.

Monika at 01:23, 20 April 2012

2012-04-20T01:23:26Z

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	#Head south on TN-70 (Asheville Highway) for 9 miles.		#Head south on TN-70 (Asheville Highway) for 9 miles.
	#Turn right/west on TN-107 for 8.5 miles.		#Turn right/west on TN-107 for 8.5 miles.
	#Turn left/south on unpaved ~~Brushy~~ Creek Road. Warning: a narrow, winding, one lane road.		#Turn left/south on unpaved Brush Creek Road (also called FS 209). Travel 1.8 miles. Warning: a narrow, winding, one lane road.
	#Turn left/east on unpaved Weaver’s Bend Road.		#Turn left/east on unpaved Weaver’s Bend Road.
	#Travel ~~quarter~~ mile on this narrow dirt road to a pull-off parking lot.		#Travel one mile on this narrow dirt road to a pull-off parking lot.
	#Find trailhead sign nearby to Paint Mountain Trail.		#Find trailhead sign nearby to Paint Mountain Trail.

Vhasler: /* Maps */ minor fix for balloons

2012-01-07T21:14:16Z

Maps: minor fix for balloons

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	== Maps ==		== Maps ==
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	<googlemap lat="35.9585" lon="-82.881" type="terrain" zoom="13" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">		<googlemap version="0.9" lat="35.9585" lon="-82.881" type="terrain" zoom="13" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
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Vhasler: Initial page creation - last one for holiday vacation

2012-01-03T11:31:22Z

Initial page creation - last one for holiday vacation

New page

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = placeholder.jpg
| City = Greeneville
| State = Tennessee
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
| Hike Time = *
| Distance = 9.6
| Elevation Gain = ~1,400
| High Point = 2,630
| Latitude = N35°58.606
| Longitude = W082°50.527
| Medical = Greeneville, TN

| googlemap =
<googlemap lat="35.97677" lon="-82.84212" zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
35.97677,-82.84212,Paint Mountain Trail
</googlemap>
}}




== Trail Overview ==

Several good views from along Paint Mountain of the French Broad River valley.

== How to get there ==

From Greeneville to <u>eastern trailhead</u> at campground:
#Head south on TN-70 (Asheville Highway) for 11 miles.
#Turn right onto Rollins Chapel Road for just over a mile.
#Turn left onto Lower Paint Creek Road for just under couple of miles.
#Park outside campground in lot next to creek.
#Trailhead for Paint Creek Trail is across the bridge, which leads to Paint Mountain Trail in 0.2 miles.

From Greeneville to <u>western trailhead</u>:
#Head south on TN-70 (Asheville Highway) for 9 miles.
#Turn right/west on TN-107 for 8.5 miles.
#Turn left/south on unpaved Brushy Creek Road. Warning: a narrow, winding, one lane road.
#Turn left/east on unpaved Weaver’s Bend Road.
#Travel quarter mile on this narrow dirt road to a pull-off parking lot.
#Find trailhead sign nearby to Paint Mountain Trail.

== Route Description==

The general route for the Paint Mountain Trail is described as:

{| class="wikitable" border=1"
|-
!Distance (mi)
!Elevation (ft)
!Feature
|----
| -0.2
|1800
|Start on Paint Creek Trail climbing the hillside. Take left onto Paint Mountain Trail.
|----
|0.2
|1830
|Cross Lower Paint Creek Road (FS Road 41)
|----
|1.9
|
|Climb up steeply through switchbacks
|----
|2.7
|
|Veer around marked private property
|----
|3.0
|
|Rock outcropping with view
|----
|4.7
|
|Fork in trail – take lower left path
|----
|5.0
|
|Lone Pine Gap at Forest Service Road 54
|----
|6.1
|
|Small pond
|----
|6.8
|2540
|Intersect [[Chimney Rocks Trail]]. Cross mountain to Brushy Creek valley.
|----
|9.6
|1290
|Down many switchbacks to reach Weavers Bend Road.
|}

The trail is marked with blue or yellow blazes in different sections.

== Typical Conditions ==

Path varies between old logging roads, narrow single-track paths. Some briars and other growth can be seen to encroach on the trail if FS maintenance crew has not been through. The trail is now designated dual use for hikers and horse riders.

More views are available in winter with less leaves on the trees, but recommend early spring.

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

No fees or permits required.

== After the Hike ==


== Misc. Information ==

Paint Mountain Trail is Forest Service Trail #7.

Camping is allowed along the trail. Some water sources are available.

== Maps ==

<googlemap lat="35.9585" lon="-82.881" type="terrain" zoom="13" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/placeholder.kml

(A) 35.94158, -82.92487
Trailhead on Weavers Bend Road (FS Road 209C)
(A) 35.9675, -82.8920
Trailhead at Lone Pine Gap on Paint Mountain Road (FS Road 54)
(H) 35.96462, -82.90445
Camping spot
(A) 35.97677, -82.84212
Trailhead at Paint Creek Campground
</googlemap>

== Photos ==
<gallery>

Image:placeholder.jpg

</gallery>


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