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{{Park | {{Park | ||
|Park Type=City Park | |||
|Park Website=http://www.baysmountain.com | |||
|Trail Map Link=https://2hx0602gd0cb24lnv45oeabz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/Trail-Map-Brochure-Front-5-7-18.pdf | |||
|Activities=Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Picnicking, Adventure Courses, Nature Events | |||
|Features=Vistas, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains | |||
|Located In=Kingsport | |||
|Area=3,550 acres | |||
|Operated By=City of Kingsport | |||
|Parking=36.50847, -82.61035 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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36.49487, -82.60517~Bays Mountain Park~Main entrance gate | |||
36.50803,-82.61255~Lakeside Trail~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50863,-82.61184~Dolan Branch Trail~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.52616,-82.58778~Intersection [[BMP Azalea Trail]] and [[BMP Bays Mountain Road]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.506548,-82.631278~Crossroads with [[BMP Back Hollow Road|Back Hollow Road]] and [[BMP River Mountain Road|River Mountain Road]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.497900,-82.627713~Crossroads with [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]] and [[BMP Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.506548,-82.631278~Crossroads with [[BMP Back Hollow Road|Back Hollow Road]] and [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] At Feagin's Gap~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51147,-82.61314~Junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Towee Trail|Towee Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51272,-82.61330~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Towee Trail|Towee Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51196,-82.61657~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Hemlock Trail|Hemlock Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51094,-82.61563~Junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Hemlock Trail|Hemlock Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51206,-82.60772~Junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Fern Trail|Fern Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51337,-82.60574~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Fern Trail|Fern Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50908,-82.62115~Junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Sweet Gum Trail|Sweet Gum Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50949,-82.62131~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]], [[BMP Sweet Gum Trail|Sweet Gum Trail]], and [[BMP Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51116,-82.61407~SW junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Holly Trail|Holly Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51143,-82.61215~NE junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Holly Trail|Holly Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51545, -82.62378~Garden Mountain/Kingsport Lookout Tower~[[Image:BMP_Firetower_Trail_tower.jpg|150px]]~MarkerE.png | |||
36.51202, -82.61669~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Firetower Trail|Firetower Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50721,-82.61369~Junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Pine Trail|Pine Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50708,-82.61358~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Pine Trail|Pine Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50631,-82.61311~Junction of [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]] and [[BMP Pine Trail|Pine Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50349,-82.61893~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Orchid Trail|Orchid Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Orchid Trail sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50049,-82.61786~Junction of [[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]] and [[BMP Orchid Trail|Orchid Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.49603,-82.63158~Junction of [[BMP Jones Road|Jones Road]] and [[BMP Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]] by "Big Oak"~[[Image:BMP Big Oak.JPG|100px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.49210,-82.63372~Junction of [[BMP Jones Road|Jones Road]] and[[BMP Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.49777,-82.64269~Junction of [[BMP Cross Ridges Trail|Cross Ridges Trail]] and [[BMP Back Hollow Road|Back Hollow Road]] and [[BMP Pretty Ridge Trail|Pretty Ridge Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.49683,-82.63629~Junction of [[BMP Cross Ridges Trail|Cross Ridges Trail]] and [[BMP Cherry Knobs Trail|Cherry Knobs Trail]]~[[Image:BMP CK-CR sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.49511,-82.63438~Junction of [[BMP Cross Ridges Trail|Cross Ridges Trail]] and [[BMP Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]~[[Image:BMP CR FHR sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50584,-82.61830~Junction of [[BMP Cherry Knobs Trail|Cherry Knobs Trail]] and [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50342,-82.62847~Junction of [[BMP Cherry Knobs Trail|Cherry Knobs Trail]] and [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]~[[Image:BMP CK LR sign1.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.500972,-82.630974~Junction of [[BMP Cherry Knobs Trail|Cherry Knobs Trail]] and [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]~[[Image:BMP CK LR sign2.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.52726, -82.5861~Overlook of Kingsport downtown~[[Image:BMP View of downtown Kingsport.JPG|Overlook of Kingsport downtown|150px]][[Image:BMP Antennas.JPG|Antennas|150px]]~MarkerE.png | |||
36.51262,-82.60520~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Azalea Trail|Azalea Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Azalea Trail sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.52614,-82.58772~Junction of [[BMP Bays Mountain Road|Bays Mountain Road]] and [[BMP Azalea Trail|Azalea Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Azalea Trail sign at BMR.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.52221,-82.59283~Junction of [[BMP Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]] and [[BMP Azalea Trail|Azalea Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Split at Azalea and Big Oak Trails.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51368,-82.60603~Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Lake Road sign at Big Oak Trail.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51452,-82.60601~Junction of [[BMP Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]] and [[BMP Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Big Oak - Chinquapin Trail sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.51276,-82.61764~Junction of [[BMP Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]] and [[BMP Firetower Trail|Firetower Trail]]~[[Image:BMP FT-CQ sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50951,-82.62137~Junction of [[BMP Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]] and [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
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== Park Overview == | == Park Overview == | ||
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The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower. Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails. | The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower. Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
Revision as of 00:37, 18 November 2018
| Bays Mountain Park | |
|---|---|
| Park Type | City Park |
| Located | |
| External Links | Official Website |
| Entrance Fee | Unknown |
| ActivitiesThings to do at the park |     Adventure Courses, Nature Events |
| Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park | |
| FeaturesNatural things to see at the park |     |
| Park Trails |
31 Trails / Total of 38.50 miles61.96 km <br /> |
| Lodging Types | None |
| Park Area | 3,550 acres14.366 km² <br /> |
| Operated By | City of Kingsport |
| Main Location | Map |
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| Show In Google Maps | |
Park Overview
Expansive city park with 31 trails covering a total of 38.50 miles for hiking and mountain biking. Also unique additional amenities of an animal habitats, ropes course with zip line, planetarium, and more...
How to get there
From I-26/I-81 crossing
- Head north on I-26.
- Get off at exit 3 (Meadow View Parkway).
- Turn left on Meadowview Parkway for about ¼ mile.
- Bear left at fork on to Reservoir Road.
- Proceed about 2 miles.
- Reservoir Road bears right (blue Bays Mountain sign).
- Proceed about 2 miles.
- Turn right on Bays Mountain Road.
- Proceed to the left and into park to pay entrance fee or present pass.
GPS Address: 853 Bays Mountain Park Road
Hiking
Park Trails
The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower. Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails.
Azalea, Back Hollow Road, Barred Owl Trail, Bays Mountain Road, Bays Ridge Road, Bays Ridge Trail, Bear Run Trail, Big Oak Trail, Cherry Knobs, Chestnut Trail, Chinquapin Trail, Cliffside Trail, Cross Ridges Trail, Dolan Branch Trail, Fire Tower Trail, Food Plot Road, Front Hollow Road, Hemlock Trail, Holly Trail, Indian Pipes Trail, Jones Road, Kiner Hollow Trail, Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park), Lakeside Trail, Laurel Run Trail, Orchid Trail, Pine Trail, Pretty Ridge Trail, River Mountain Road, Sweet Gum Trail, Towhee Trail
Hike Plans
The following hike plans have been created within the park
| Hike plans | Hike distance | Hike description | Trails used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bays 15 Miler | 14.8 mi23.818 km <br /> | The route used by Skelton Law Racing in September every year | Azalea Lakeside Trail River Mountain Road Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park) Pretty Ridge Trail Back Hollow Road Indian Pipes Trail Kiner Hollow Trail Barred Owl Trail |
| Bays Structure Tour | 11 mi17.703 km <br /> | A long hike to see all of the abandoned homes, cabins, and barns within the park | Lakeside Trail Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park) Pretty Ridge Trail Front Hollow Road Back Hollow Road Laurel Run Trail Kiner Hollow Trail Cherry Knobs |
Park Lodging
No lodging of any type is offered on the premises. Eastman employees and retirees may use the nearby company owned campground, others can choose stay at nearby hotels and other campgrounds.
Other Park Amenities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center
- Planetarium
- Zip line and ropes course
- Lake barge rides
- Animal exhibits
- Homestead museum
Fees, Permits, etc.
There is a $5/vehicle gate fee (2018) to enter the park. (Or free as benefit for park association members: $25 individual, $35 family per year)
The park grounds are open
- During March-May/September-October
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM, Sat: 8:30AM-8:00PM, Sun: 12:00PM-8:00PM
- During June-August
- Same as above, plus until 8:00PM weekdays
- During November-February
- Closing at 5:00PM every day.
Dogs are allowed at Bays Mountain Park, but not around the animal habitats, thus please skirt using Lake Road.
Mountain bikes are allowed, upon inspection, on designated trails (thus carry a map to know where!).
Misc. Information
Bays Mountain Park website link
Bays Mountain Hiking and Biking Trail Map link
After the Hike
Maps
The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower. Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails.