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{{Trail
{{Infobox Trail
|Park=Buffalo Mountain Park
                    | Image Name = placeholder.JPG
|Land Owner=Johnson City Parks & Rec
                    | City = Johnson City
|Trail Marking=Blue
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Use=Hiking
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Trail Features=Vistas
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Hike Time = 0.25
|Hike Time=15 min
                    | Distance = 0.3
|Trail Distance=0.31 mi
                    | Elevation Gain = 127
|Round Trip Distance=0.71 mi
                    | High Point = 3303
|Trail Type=Segment
                    | Latitude = N36°16.017
|High Point=3,293 ft
                    | Longitude = W082°20.893
|Low Point=3,168 ft
                    | Medical = Johnson City, TN
|Elevation Gain=114 ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
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|Parking location=36.27865, -82.3461
36.278646,-82.346102,Buffalo Mountain Park
|Trailhead location=36.26808, -82.34821
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Cascade Trail,Fork Ridge Trail,Lone Oak Trail}}
 
High Ridge Trail is the blue line, while [[Cascade Trail]] and [[Fork Ridge Trail]] are both in black and [[Lone Oak Trail]] in orange.
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Buffalo Mountain Park]], this trail connects the main trails to the Tip-Top highpoint.
Located in [[Buffalo Mountain Park]], this trail connects the main trails to the Tip-Top highpoint.


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This trail was impacted by the 2008 wildfire, thus can be lined with small regrowth and briars along the ridgeline. Someone in January 2012 cut through several small blowdowns, thus the path was clear. The tread is rocky with chunks of sandstone.   
This trail was impacted by the 2008 wildfire, thus can be lined with small regrowth and briars along the ridgeline. Someone in January 2012 cut through several small blowdowns, thus the path was clear. The tread is rocky with chunks of sandstone.   


== Misc. Information ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fees or permits required.
== Maps ==
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Tower Ridge Trail is the blue line, while [[White Rock Trail]] is in black. 
<br>Note: The route for Highridge Road is incorrect as the service road is closed with a gate.
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_High_Ridge_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_Cascade_Trail.kml
 
(A)
Picnic Area
(G) 36.26807,-82.34821
Lower trailhead junction with [[Cascade Trail]]
(G) 36.,-82.
Tip-Top
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== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
Image:placeholder.jpg
|Icon Type=Picnic spot
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|Marker Title=Picnic area
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|Marker Location=36.278324,-82.347679
 
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{{Map Marker
[[Category: Tennessee]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category: Medium]]
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Lower trailhead junction with [[Cascade Trail]]
|Marker Location=36.26807,-82.34821
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Overlook
|Marker Title=Tip-Top
|Marker Location=36.265786, -82.352345
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Fork Knob
|Marker Location=36.26883,-82.34725
}}

Latest revision as of 12:52, 19 September 2021

High Ridge Trail

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Park Buffalo Mountain Park
Land Owner Johnson City Parks & Rec
Located Johnson City, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Blue
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

Hiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Vistas

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 15 min0.25 Hours <br />0.0156 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.31 mi0.499 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.71 mi1.143 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 3,168 ft1,056 Yards <br />965.606 Meters <br />3,293 ft1,097.667 Yards <br />1,003.706 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 114 ft34.747 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – East-to-West
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days No hikes logged yet
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 8 trails / 8.6 mi of trail
Parking 36° 16' 43.14" N, 82° 20' 45.96" W Map
Trailhead 36° 16' 5.09" N, 82° 20' 53.56" W Map
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High Ridge Trail is the blue line, while Cascade Trail and Fork Ridge Trail are both in black and Lone Oak Trail in orange.

Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Buffalo Mountain Park, this trail connects the main trails to the Tip-Top highpoint.

How to get there[edit]

Refer to the “How to get there” instructions on the Buffalo Mountain Park page. The trail is a short spur off the main white-blazed Cascade Trail.

Route Description[edit]

The blue-blazed High Ridge Trail runs along the ridgeline from a junction with Cascade Trail over to Tip-Top. Double red blazes are also observed which mark the park's southern boundary with the national forest. The trail rises over a lower peak before making a steep climb up to Tip-Top.

Typical Conditions[edit]

This trail was impacted by the 2008 wildfire, thus can be lined with small regrowth and briars along the ridgeline. Someone in January 2012 cut through several small blowdowns, thus the path was clear. The tread is rocky with chunks of sandstone.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fees or permits required.

Photos[edit]