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| Image Name = PRP_John_Tomko_trail_sign.JPG | |||
| Park = Persimmon Ridge Park | |||
| City = Jonesborough | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = Unknown | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | |||
| Hike Time = 0.5 | |||
| Distance = 0.65 | |||
| Elevation Gain = 198 | |||
| High Point = 1977 | |||
| Latitude = 36.28825 | |||
| Longitude = -82.49837 | |||
| Medical = Johnson City, TN | |||
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| Date reviewed = 10/31/2015 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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Hard dirt trail. Missing | Hard dirt trail. Missing signage at actual trail - would be great at gravel road. Someone has removed several blowdowns, but trail had to be slightly rerouted a four trunk pile. Also a weed trimmer might have been used to clear ground weeds. Lots of trimming needed today at shoulder level to have a readily passable path. | ||
== Regulations == | == Regulations == | ||
No Bicycles | |||
-Hiking and Bushcraft welcome | |||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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John Tomko Trail is shown as | John Tomko Trail is shown as yellow line below. Water Hopkins Trail is green. Luke Carter Trail is red. Gravel access roads in blue. | ||
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https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/PRP_Walter_Hopkins_Trail.kml, | |||
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/PRP_John_Tomko_Trail.kml, | |||
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/PRP_Gravel_Road.kml"> | |||
36.289343,-82.503302~Eastern trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
Eastern trailhead | 36.282225,-82.508721~Western trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png | ||
36.290010,-82.501231~Parking at ballfields~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
Western trailhead | </display_map> | ||
Parking at ballfields | |||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image: | Image:PRP_John_Tomko_water_tank.jpg|City water tank at top of trail | ||
Image:PRP_John_Tomko_blowdown_pile.jpg|Trail diverted around blowdowns | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:05, 19 May 2024
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Trail Overview[edit]
Located in Persimmon Ridge Park. A ridgeline hike through second generation hardwoods with gap view at powerline down at Wetlands water park.
How to get there[edit]
Driving direction on main park page. Parking for the main trailhead is located at the ballfields. Follow the gravel roadway along Field #1 until it takes a sharp left turn. This is the access road to the water tower. John's trail is on right at a post which used to have a sign.
Route Description[edit]
| Miles | John Tomko Trail | Miles | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Eastern trailhead | 0.65 | 1781 |
| 0.45 | Intersect gravel road which heads to water tank | 0.20 | 1910 |
| 0.65 | Western trailhead up at water tank | 0.00 | 1971 |
Typical Conditions[edit]
Hard dirt trail. Missing signage at actual trail - would be great at gravel road. Someone has removed several blowdowns, but trail had to be slightly rerouted a four trunk pile. Also a weed trimmer might have been used to clear ground weeds. Lots of trimming needed today at shoulder level to have a readily passable path.
Regulations[edit]
No Bicycles -Hiking and Bushcraft welcome
Misc. Information[edit]
The trail is named after John Tomko, who led its construction for his Eagle Scout project. Might have been part of Boy Scout Troop 39 (to be confirmed).
Maps[edit]
John Tomko Trail is shown as yellow line below. Water Hopkins Trail is green. Luke Carter Trail is red. Gravel access roads in blue.
Photos[edit]
City water tank at top of trail
Trail diverted around blowdowns
