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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.JPG | | Image Name = BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.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 = Hard | | Difficulty Rating = Hard | ||
| Hike Time = 1 Hour | | Hike Time = 1 Hour | ||
| Distance = 2.41 Mi | | Round Trip Distance = 7.0 Mi | ||
| Trail Distance = 2.41 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = Segment | |||
| Elevation Gain = 488 Ft | | Elevation Gain = 488 Ft | ||
| Elevation Loss = -1,165 Ft | | Elevation Loss = -1,165 Ft | ||
| High Point = 2,370 Ft | | High Point = 2,370 Ft | ||
| | | Parking coords = 36.508821,-82.609545 | ||
| | | Trailhead coords = 36.497512,-82.622293 | ||
| 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]], then [[Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]. The trail will split off left before the road heads downhill. | ||
== Route Description == | == Route Description == | ||
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The path follows the base of the ridge. | The path follows the base of the ridge. Meanders some to pass around deep muddy ruts and intersects with the creek. | ||
This trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Bays Ridge Road]], [[Trail connects to::Jones Road]], and [[Trail connects to::Front Hollow Road]] | |||
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36.497564,-82.622249~Trailhead at [[ | 36.497564,-82.622249~Trailhead at [[Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]~[[Image:BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | ||
36.486959,-82.652119~Trailhead at [[ | 36.486959,-82.652119~Trailhead at [[Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]~ ~MarkerG.png | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Hard]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Hard]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:47, 4 October 2015
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Trail Overview
Located in Bays Mountain Park. Follows the ridgeline past Bays Ridge Road until heading down to Front Hollow Road. Views of Hawkins and Greene County valleys.
How to get there
From the main parking lot, cross the dam and take the left onto Lake Road, then Bays Ridge Road. The trail will split off left before the road heads downhill.
Route Description
The path follows the base of the ridge. Meanders some to pass around deep muddy ruts and intersects with the creek.
This trail has connections to Bays Ridge Road, Jones Road, and Front Hollow Road
| Miles | Bays Ridge Trail | Miles | Elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Trailhead at Bays Ridge Road | 2.6 | 2285 |
| 0.8 | Junction with Jones Road at two splits. First leads out of park; second to the "Big Oak". | 1.8 | 2090 |
| 2.1 | Far end of the ridge crest | 0.5 | 2095 |
| 2.6 | Trailhead at Front Hollow Road | 0.0 | 1615 |
Warning: The intersection at Jones Road is not marked. The roadway down to Front Hollow Road is at some graffiti. When heading back towards the Nature Center, the unmarked trail split is off the roadbed to the left continuing on the ridge crest.
Typical Conditions
Normally trail in good condition. Ridgeline through some briar patches, along rock outcroppings, and down a lesser used switchback. The path is usually covered with pine needles and/or fallen leaves. A few small blowdowns from recent storms, but can be stepped over or around.
Misc. Information
The "fireworks" you hear are the firearms being used at the Cherokee Rod and Gun Club located at the base of the ridge. There is at least one warning sign stating to not head SW off the trail.
Maps
Purple line is Bays Ridge Trail.
- The following elevation profile travels uphill from Front Hollow Road to Bays Ridge Road.
