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{{Trail | |||
|Banner Image=File:BMP Bays Mountain Road gate.JPG | |||
|Park=Bays Mountain Park | |||
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport | |||
|Trail Marking=Signs | |||
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching | |||
|Trail Features=Vistas | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |||
|Hike Time=2 hrs | |||
|Trail Distance=2.079 | |||
|Round Trip Distance=4.2 mi | |||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |||
|High Point=2,240 ft | |||
|Low Point=1,843 ft | |||
|Elevation Gain=465 Ft | |||
|Elevation Loss=75 Ft | |||
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East | |||
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955 | |||
|Trailhead location=36.50854, -82.61117 | |||
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}} | {{Trail Map|Other Trails=Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park),Orchid Trail,Bays Ridge Trail,Front Hollow Road}} | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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During the section closest to the dam, the road passes between two parallel ridges of sandstone. | During the section closest to the dam, the road passes between two parallel ridges of sandstone. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Road starts at [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] by reservoir dam|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP_LakeRd-BaysRidgeRd sign.JPG|50px]]|Marker Location=36.507613,-82.612658}} | |||
Image: | {{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Junction with [[Pine Trail|Pine Trail]]|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.50631,-82.61311}} | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Junction with [[Orchid Trail|Orchid Trail]]|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Orchid Trail sign2.JPG|50px]]|Marker Location=36.50049,-82.61786}} | |||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Road starts at Ledbetter Gap|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP_Ledbetter_Gap_sign.JPG|150px]]<br>Crossroads with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] and [[Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]]|Marker Location=36.497900,-82.627713}} | |||
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Revision as of 22:35, 23 November 2019
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| Park | Bays Mountain Park |
| Land Owner | City of Kingsport |
| Located | Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park |
| Trail Marking | Signs |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Medium |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 2 hrs0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 2.0792.079 Mi <br />3.346 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 4.2 mi6.759 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | In-and-Out |
| Low / High Point | 1,843 ft614.333 Yards <br />561.746 Meters <br /> / 2,240 ft746.667 Yards <br />682.752 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 465 Ft141.732 Meters <br /> / (75 Ft22.86 Meters <br />) – West-to-East |
| Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days | No hikes logged yet |
| NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list | 30 trails / 36.4 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 30' 30.74" N, 82° 36' 40.21" W Map |
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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) |
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| 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.
Photos
