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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = BMP Bays Ridge Road overlook.JPG | | Image Name = BMP Bays Ridge Road overlook.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 = Medium | | Difficulty Rating = Medium | ||
| Hike Time = 45 Min | | Hike Time = 45 Min | ||
| Distance = 1. | | Round Trip Distance = 2.88 Mi | ||
| Trail Distance = 1.44 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = In-and-Out | |||
| Elevation Gain = 571 Ft | | Elevation Gain = 571 Ft | ||
| Elevation Loss = -394 Ft | | Elevation Loss = -394 Ft | ||
| High Point = 2,327 Ft | | High Point = 2,327 Ft | ||
| | | Parking coords = 36.508821,-82.609545 | ||
| | | Trailhead coords = 36.507647,-82.612602 | ||
| Medical = Kingsport, TN | | Medical = Kingsport, TN | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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From the main parking lot, cross the dam and take the left onto [[ | From the main parking lot, cross the dam and take the left onto [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] for a few stop and then left again on Bays Ridge Road. Follows the ridgeline until [[Bays Ridge Trail|Bays Ridge Trail]] splits off, and then it heads down to Ledbetter Gap. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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1.4 mile from Lake Road by dam to up, down, and rejoining Lake Road at Ledbetter Gap. | 1.4 mile from Lake Road by dam to up, down, and rejoining Lake Road at Ledbetter Gap. | ||
This trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]], [[Trail connects to::Orchid Trail]], [[Trail connects to::Bays Ridge Trail]], and [[Trail connects to::Front Hollow Road]] | |||
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|Trailhead at [[ | |Trailhead at [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] near reservoir dam | ||
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|1835 | |1835 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|0.1 | |0.1 | ||
|Junction with [[ | |Junction with [[Pine Trail|Pine Trail]] which heads downhill to the north | ||
|1.3 | |1.3 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|0.6 | |0.6 | ||
|Junction with [[ | |Junction with [[Orchid Trail|Orchid Trail]] which heads downhill to the north | ||
|0.8 | |0.8 | ||
|2156 | |2156 | ||
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|0.9 | |0.9 | ||
|Junction with [[ | |Junction with [[Bays Ridge Trail|Bays Ridge Trail]] continues to SW along ridge line while Bays Ridge Road heads downhill | ||
|0.5 | |0.5 | ||
|2285 | |2285 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1.6 | |1.6 | ||
|Ledbetter Gap - Junction also with Lake Road and [[ | |Ledbetter Gap - Junction also with Lake Road and [[Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]] | ||
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|1920 | |1920 | ||
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36.507613,-82.612658~Road starts at [[ | 36.507613,-82.612658~Road starts at [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] by reservoir dam~[[Image:BMP_LakeRd-BaysRidgeRd sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | ||
36.50631,-82.61311~Junction with [[ | 36.50631,-82.61311~Junction with [[Pine Trail|Pine Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | ||
36.50049,-82.61786~Junction with [[ | 36.50049,-82.61786~Junction with [[Orchid Trail|Orchid Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Orchid Trail sign2.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | ||
36.497900,-82.627713~Road starts at Ledbetter Gap~[[Image:BMP_Ledbetter_Gap_sign.JPG|150px]]<br>Crossroads with [[ | 36.497900,-82.627713~Road starts at Ledbetter Gap~[[Image:BMP_Ledbetter_Gap_sign.JPG|150px]]<br>Crossroads with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] and [[Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]~MarkerG.png | ||
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:::The following elevation profile travels from near | :::The following elevation profile travels from near reservoir dam up and down to Ledbetter Gap. | ||
[[Image:BMP Bays Ridge Road profile.JPG]] | [[Image:BMP Bays Ridge Road profile.JPG]] | ||
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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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Revision as of 09:38, 4 October 2015
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Trail Overview
Located in Bays Mountain Park. Park road along the SW edge of the park. High views across the valley and to Appalachian Mountains.
How to get there
From the main parking lot, cross the dam and take the left onto Lake Road for a few stop and then left again on Bays Ridge Road. Follows the ridgeline until Bays Ridge Trail splits off, and then it heads down to Ledbetter Gap.
Route Description
1.4 mile from Lake Road by dam to up, down, and rejoining Lake Road at Ledbetter Gap.
This trail has connections to Lake Road, Orchid Trail, Bays Ridge Trail, and Front Hollow Road
| Miles | Bays Ridge Road | Miles | Elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Trailhead at Lake Road near reservoir dam | 1.4 | 1835 |
| 0.1 | Junction with Pine Trail which heads downhill to the north | 1.3 | |
| 0.6 | Junction with Orchid Trail which heads downhill to the north | 0.8 | 2156 |
| 0.9 | Junction with Bays Ridge Trail continues to SW along ridge line while Bays Ridge Road heads downhill | 0.5 | 2285 |
| 1.6 | Ledbetter Gap - Junction also with Lake Road and Front Hollow Road | 0.0 | 1920 |
Typical Conditions
Mostly a gravel road, but severely washed out on steep slopes (needs water bars installed to get the runoff away from the road bed).
The road can be ridden by mountain bike along the ridge crest. The section down to Ledbetter Gap will require some dismounting and walking around the worst ruts.
Misc. Information
During the section closest to the dam, the road passes between two parallel ridges of sandstone.
Maps
On the following contour map, the dark brick red path is Bays Ridge Road. Orange is Lake Road. Red is Pine Trail. Purple is Orchid Trail. Yellow is Front Hollow Road.
- The following elevation profile travels from near reservoir dam up and down to Ledbetter Gap.
