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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = | |||
| Trail Number = | |||
| Park = Bays Mountain Park | |||
| City = Kingsport | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = Signs | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
| Hike Time = 60 Min | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 3.84 Mi | |||
| Trail Distance = 3.23 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = Segment | |||
| Elevation Gain = 781 Ft | |||
| Elevation Loss = -1,138 Ft | |||
| High Point = 2,315 Ft | |||
| Parking coords = 36.508821,-82.609545 | |||
| Trailhead coords = 36.516611,-82.609343 | |||
| 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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This gravel road is not directly accessible from the main parking lot, but must be reached through other routes. Typical access trails could be [[BMP Azalea Trail|Azalea Trail]], [[ | This gravel road is not directly accessible from the main parking lot, but must be reached through other routes. Typical access trails could be [[BMP Azalea Trail|Azalea Trail]], [[Bays Mountain Road|Bays Mountain Road]], or [[Lake Road(Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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From the upper end of Azalea Trail, River Mountain Road is fairly flat as it follows the north ridge. After passing the junction of [[ | From the upper end of [[Trail connects to::Azalea| Trail|Azalea Trail]], River Mountain Road is fairly flat as it follows the north ridge. At the fire tower, it connects with [[Trail connects to::Fire Tower Trail]]. After passing the junction of [[Indian Pipes Trail|Indian Pipes Trail]], the road descends off of the ridge passing [[Trail connects to::Bear Run Trail]] to the crossroads at Feagins Gap with [[Trail connects to::Lake Road(Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] and [[Trail connects to::Back Hollow Road|Back Hollow Road]]. | ||
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|Junction with [[ | |Junction with [[Indian Pipes Trail|Indian Pipes Trail]] | ||
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|Junction with [[ | |Junction with [[Bear Run Trail|Bear Run Trail]] | ||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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Being another one of the restricted access roads it tends to be fairly flat and wide. In wetter months the tracks can be rutted and muddy. On the steep descent down the ridge, it is fairly rocky with large flat boulders to | Being another one of the restricted access roads it tends to be fairly flat and wide. In wetter months the tracks can be rutted and muddy. On the steep descent down the ridge, it is fairly rocky with large flat boulders to maneuver around | ||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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36.515470,-82.624164~1937 CCC Built Fire Tower~ ~MarkerE.png | 36.515470,-82.624164~1937 CCC Built Fire Tower~ ~MarkerE.png | ||
36.513590,-82.627627~ | 36.513590,-82.627627~[[Indian Pipes Trail]]~ ~MarkerT.png | ||
36.526163,-82.587782~ | 36.526163,-82.587782~[[Azalea|Azalea Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | ||
36.524918,-82.592413~ ~ ~MarkerM.png | 36.524918,-82.592413~ ~ ~MarkerM.png | ||
36.523862,-82.596116~ ~ ~MarkerM.png | 36.523862,-82.596116~ ~ ~MarkerM.png | ||
36.506548,-82.631278~Crossroads~[[ | 36.506548,-82.631278~Crossroads~[[Back Hollow Road|Back Hollow Road]] and [[Lake Road(Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]<br>At Feagin's Gap~MarkerG.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. Another restricted access road for nice group hikes up to the ridge offering views of Holston Defense and access to the north ridge fire tower.
How to get there
This gravel road is not directly accessible from the main parking lot, but must be reached through other routes. Typical access trails could be Azalea Trail, Bays Mountain Road, or Lake Road.
Route Description
From the upper end of Trail, River Mountain Road is fairly flat as it follows the north ridge. At the fire tower, it connects with Fire Tower Trail. After passing the junction of Indian Pipes Trail, the road descends off of the ridge passing Bear Run Trail to the crossroads at Feagins Gap with Lake Road and Back Hollow Road.
| Miles | River Mountain Road | Miles | Elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Antennas point on mountain | 3.2 | 2250 |
| 1.5 | Fence line with BAE property | 1.7 | |
| 2.4 | Firetower | 0.8 | 2382 |
| 2.7 | Junction with Indian Pipes Trail | 0.5 | 2352 |
| 3.0 | Junction with Bear Run Trail | 0.2 | |
| 3.2 | Feagins Gap | 0.0 | 1920 |
Typical Conditions
Being another one of the restricted access roads it tends to be fairly flat and wide. In wetter months the tracks can be rutted and muddy. On the steep descent down the ridge, it is fairly rocky with large flat boulders to maneuver around
Misc. Information
Maps
Photos
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