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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = BMP Bays Mountain Road gate.JPG | | Image Name = BMP Bays Mountain Road gate.JPG | ||
| Trail Number = | |||
| Park = Bays Mountain Park | | Park = Bays Mountain Park | ||
| City = Kingsport | | City = Kingsport | ||
| State = Tennessee | | State = Tennessee | ||
| Marking = | | Marking = Signs | ||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = | | Difficulty Rating = Medium | ||
| Hike Time = 2 Hours | | Hike Time = 2 Hours | ||
| Distance = 2.1 | | Round Trip Distance = 4.2 Mi | ||
| Elevation Gain = | | Trail Distance = 2.1 Mi | ||
| High Point = | | Trail Type = In-and-Out | ||
| | | Elevation Gain = 775 Ft | ||
| | | Elevation Loss = -350 Ft | ||
| High Point = 2,312 Ft | |||
| Parking coords = 36.508821,-82.609545 | |||
| Trailhead coords = 36.508537,-82.611171 | |||
| Medical = Kingsport, TN | | Medical = Kingsport, TN | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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The path starts off fairly steep but levels off once on the ridge. | The path starts off fairly steep but levels off once on the ridge. | ||
This trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)]], [[Trail connects to::River Mountain Road]], and [[Trail connects to::Azalea]] | |||
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The trail is fairly wide to allow service trucks and can be rutted and with puddles in wetter months. | The trail is fairly wide to allow service trucks and can be rutted and with puddles in wetter months. | ||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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36.50843,-82.60449~Lookout tower, elevation 2172'~[[Image:BMP_Cliffside_Trail_lookout.JPG|150px]]~MarkerE.png | 36.50843,-82.60449~Lookout tower, elevation 2172'~[[Image:BMP_Cliffside_Trail_lookout.JPG|150px]]~MarkerE.png | ||
36.52300,-82.59001~Overlook platform~ ~MarkerE.png | 36.52300,-82.59001~Overlook platform~ ~MarkerE.png | ||
36.52616,-82.58778,Intersection~[[ | 36.52616,-82.58778,Intersection~[[Azalea]]~MarkerG.png | ||
36.50706,-82.60979~Locked gate on Bays Mountain Road~[[Image:BMP Bays Mountain Road gate.JPG|150px]]~MarkerG.png | 36.50706,-82.60979~Locked gate on Bays Mountain Road~[[Image:BMP Bays Mountain Road gate.JPG|150px]]~MarkerG.png | ||
36.52726, -82.5861~Antennas, elevation 2250'~[[Image:BMP Antennas2.JPG|100px]]~MarkerE.png | 36.52726, -82.5861~Antennas, elevation 2250'~[[Image:BMP Antennas2.JPG|100px]]~MarkerE.png | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | ||
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Trail Overview
Located in Bays Mountain Park. This is an vehicle restricted antenna service access road that sees very little traffic. It offers both a lookout tower and overlook area looking southward into Kingsport and the surrounding area. It's wide trail can make it a comfortable social hike for larger groups. This trail also allows bikes once inspected and stickered by park staff.
How to get there
From the main parking lot, go towards the telescope observatory and walk up the road towards the access gate. Follow the trail on the right that will eventually merge with the road on the ridge.
Route Description
The path starts off fairly steep but levels off once on the ridge.
This trail has connections to Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park), River Mountain Road, and Azalea
| Miles | Bays Mountain Road | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Lake Road Gate | 2.1 |
| 0.4 | Observation Tower/Cliffside Trail junction | 1.7 |
| 1.7 | Overlook | 0.4 |
| 2.0 | Azalea Trail junction | 0.1 |
| 2.1 | antenna point/River Mountain Road junction | 0.0 |
Typical Conditions
The trail is fairly wide to allow service trucks and can be rutted and with puddles in wetter months.
