John Tomko Trail

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Trail Overview

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

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

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	0.0	1971

Typical Conditions

Hard dirt trail with two switchbacks to get up to ridgeline. Might have had yellow blazes at one time, but could not see. Someone has removed several blowdowns from the winter and spring storms. No sign at western end to let you know about the trail - or how long.

Regulations

NO BIKES!

Misc. Information

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

John Tomko Trail is shown as red line below. Water Hopkins Trail is green. Luke Carter Trail is red.

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(G) 36.289343,-82.503302 Eastern trailhead (G) Western trailhead (A) 36.290010,-82.501231 Parking at ballfields </googlemap>

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