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|Trail Number=211
|Trail Number=211
|Park=Bark Camp Lake
|Park=Bark Camp Lake
|Trail Marking=Yellow
|Land Owner=Virginia Department of Forestry
|Trail Marking=Yellow metal diamond
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching, Fishing
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching, Fishing
|Trail Features=Lakes
|Trail Features=Lakes
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
|Hike Time=2 hrs
|Trail Distance=3.70 mi
|Trail Distance=3.70 mi
|Round Trip Distance=3.70 mi
|Round Trip Distance=3.70 mi
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|Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise
|Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise
|Parking location=36.86666, -82.52417
|Parking location=36.86666, -82.52417
|Trailhead location=36.86697, -82.52408
}}
}}
{{Trail Map}}
{{Trail Map}}
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==Trail Overview==
==Trail Overview==
The just under four mile loop trail walks around 45 acre lake created by damming Little Stony Creek.  Features views of the lake and boardwalk through wetlands. 


==How To Get There==
==How To Get There==
Refer to the park page for directions from Kingsport.
Pass the turn for the campground to parking lot for the fishing piers.


==Route Description==
==Route Description==
Starting from the parking lot, you can go either direction on the loop trail. This basic description is clockwise from the fishing piers.
<tab class=wikitable sep=comma head=top>
Miles CW, Miles CCW, Elevation (ft),Description
0.0, 3.7, 2763, At fishing pier
0.3, 3.4, 2765, Reach north end of earthen dam.  Junction with Chief Benge Trail. 
0.4, 3.3, 2737, Sharp right into the woods for the lakeside path.
0.8, 2.9, 2735, Cross small stream.
1.7, 2.0, 2750, Cross another small stream
2.2, 1.5, 2733, Cross Little Stony Creek
2.5, 1.2, 2760, Junction with Chief Benge Trail but continue near lake
, , , Pass two unmarked trails up to the campground
3.7, 0.0, 2763, Back at finishing pier
</tab>


==Typical Conditions==
==Typical Conditions==
Combination of hard dirt trail in forest plus wood boardwalks.  A report of having to wade across spillway.


==Fees, Permits, etc.==
==Fees, Permits, etc.==
$3 day use fee - pay at information kiosk in main parking lot.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.


==After the Hike==
==After the Hike==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Fishing Pier
|Marker Location=36.866725, -82.52305
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Other photo spot
|Marker Title=Boat Ramp
|Marker Location=36.867633, -82.521637
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Earthen Dam
|Marker Location=36.867382, -82.520064
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Chief Benge Scout Trail Sign
|Marker Location=36.870676, -82.535149
}}

Latest revision as of 20:09, 10 July 2021

Bark Camp Lakeshore Trail

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Highlight The path encircles the lake with little elevation change to give opportunity to view nature. Connects to <!--LINK'" 0:0-->
Trail Number 211
Park Bark Camp Lake
Land Owner Virginia Department of Forestry
Located Dungannon, VirginiaLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Yellow metal diamond
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingGeocachingFishing

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Lakes

Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 2 hrs0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 3.70 mi5.955 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.70 mi5.955 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Loop
Low / High Point 2720 ft906.667 Yards <br />829.056 Meters <br /> / 2830 ft943.333 Yards <br />862.584 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 320 ft97.536 Meters <br /> / (-320 ft-97.536 Meters <br />) – Clockwise
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 1 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 2 trails / 3.2 mi of trail
Parking 36° 51' 59.98" N, 82° 31' 27.01" W Map
Trailhead 36° 52' 1.09" N, 82° 31' 26.69" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

The just under four mile loop trail walks around 45 acre lake created by damming Little Stony Creek. Features views of the lake and boardwalk through wetlands.

How To Get There[edit]

Refer to the park page for directions from Kingsport. Pass the turn for the campground to parking lot for the fishing piers.

Route Description[edit]

Starting from the parking lot, you can go either direction on the loop trail. This basic description is clockwise from the fishing piers.

Miles CW Miles CCW Elevation (ft) Description
0.0 3.7 2763 At fishing pier
0.3 3.4 2765 Reach north end of earthen dam. Junction with Chief Benge Trail.
0.4 3.3 2737 Sharp right into the woods for the lakeside path.
0.8 2.9 2735 Cross small stream.
1.7 2.0 2750 Cross another small stream
2.2 1.5 2733 Cross Little Stony Creek
2.5 1.2 2760 Junction with Chief Benge Trail but continue near lake
Pass two unmarked trails up to the campground
3.7 0.0 2763 Back at finishing pier

Typical Conditions[edit]

Combination of hard dirt trail in forest plus wood boardwalks. A report of having to wade across spillway.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

$3 day use fee - pay at information kiosk in main parking lot.

Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

After the Hike[edit]

Miscellaneous Information[edit]

Gallery[edit]



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