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{{Trail
{{Infobox Trail
|Banner Image=File:BMP Cliffside Trail view from obs tower towards firetower.JPG
                    | Image Name = *
|Park=Bays Mountain Park
                    | City = Kingsport
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Marking=Signs
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Trail Features=Lakes, Mountains
                    | Hike Time = 0.5
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Distance = 0.5
|Hike Time=30 min
                    | Elevation Gain = *
|Trail Distance=0.76 mi
                    | High Point = *
|Round Trip Distance=1.0 mi
                    | Latitude = N36°30.491
|Trail Type=Segment
                    | Longitude = W82°36.650
|High Point=2,172 ft
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|Low Point=1,858 ft
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|Elevation Gain=308 ft
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|Elevation Loss=188 ft
<googlemap lat="36.505497" lon="-82.60517"  zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
36.49487, -82.60517, Bays Mountain Park
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955
Main entrance gate
|Trailhead location=36.50812, -82.61085
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Bays Mountain Road}}
 
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Up and along the ridgeline to a lookout tower.
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Up and along the ridgeline to a lookout tower.


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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
[[File:Cliffside trail profile.png|thumb|right|Trail Profile]]
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Short steep hike along the ridgeline with couple of lookout points and up to the observation tower.
Short steep hike along the ridgeline with couple of lookout points and up to the observation tower.
This trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Bays Mountain Road]].


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|Trailhead at Astronomical Observatory (by "Sun" on solar model").  Also first overlook nearby.
|Trailhead at Astronomical Observatory.  Also first overlook nearby.
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|Trail split. Up stairs is older route. Ahead is newer sidetrail alternative shown on park map.
|Trail split. Up stairs is older route. Ahead is newer side trail alternative shown on park map.
|0.3
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|0.4
|0.4
|Trail split on ridgeline. Down is newer sidetrail alternative shown on park map, while follow ridge to older route.
|Trail split on ridge line. Down is newer side trail alternative shown on park map, while follow ridge to older route.
|0.1
|0.1
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|0.5
|0.5
|Observation Tower/Junction with [[BMP Bays Mountain Road|Bays Mountain Road]]
|Observation Tower/Junction with [[Bays Mountain Road|Bays Mountain Road]]
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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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The older trail route is very worn and washed out on steep ascent with stone steps built long ago.  Pine needle covered path once up on ridgeline.  Alternate route is newer sidehill trail in excellent condition.
The older trail route is very worn and washed out on steep ascent with stone steps built long ago.  Pine needle covered path once up on ridge line.  Alternate route is newer side hill trail in excellent condition.


== Regulations ==
== Regulations ==
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Selective removal of some trees around the lookout tower would greatly improve viewing year around.  
Selective removal of some trees around the lookout tower would greatly improve viewing year around.  
== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.50818" lon="-82.61083" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="700" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Cliffside_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_bays_mountain_road.kml
(G) 36.50818,-82.61083
Trailhead near observatory at "Sun"
[[Image:BMP Cliffside Trail sun.jpg|150px]]
(G) 36.50847,-82.60440
Observation tower
[[Image:BMP_Cliffside_Trail_lookout.JPG]]
</googlemap>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail sign|Marker Title=Trailhead near observatory at "Sun"|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Cliffside Trail sun.jpg|150px]]|Marker Location=36.50816,-82.61087}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail sign|Marker Title=Trailhead at Bays Mountain Road|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.50856,-82.60453}}
Image:BMP Cliffside Trail steps.JPG|Older steps up Cliffside Trail
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Trail splits for old steps and alternative route|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.50657,-82.60898}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Overlook|Marker Title=Observation tower|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP_Cliffside_Trail_lookout.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.50845,-82.60445}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Overlook|Marker Title=View from lower overlook by observatory|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Cliffside Trail lower overlook.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.50788,-82.61073}}
 
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Overlook|Marker Title=View from higher overlook along trail|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Cliffside Trail higher overlook.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.50673,-82.60985}}
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]

Latest revision as of 21:48, 14 December 2019

Cliffside Trail

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BMP Cliffside Trail view from obs tower towards firetower.JPG
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

HikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

LakesMountains

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 30 min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.76 mi1.223 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.0 mi1.609 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 1,858 ft619.333 Yards <br />566.318 Meters <br /> / 2,172 ft724 Yards <br />662.026 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 308 ft93.878 Meters <br /> / (188 ft57.302 Meters <br />) – West-to-East
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 1 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 30 trails / 37.7 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map
Trailhead 36° 30' 29.23" N, 82° 36' 39.06" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Bays Mountain Park. Up and along the ridgeline to a lookout tower.

How to get there[edit]

From the main parking lot, head over to the observatory. The unmarked trail heads uphill from here. Alternatively, head up Bays Mountain Road to observation tower and take the trail back down.

Route Description[edit]

Trail Profile

Short steep hike along the ridgeline with couple of lookout points and up to the observation tower.

This trail has connections to Bays Mountain Road.

Miles Cliffside Trail Miles
0.0 Trailhead at Astronomical Observatory. Also first overlook nearby. 0.5
0.1 Overlook near gate on Bays Mountain Road 0.4
0.2 Trail split. Up stairs is older route. Ahead is newer side trail alternative shown on park map. 0.3
0.4 Trail split on ridge line. Down is newer side trail alternative shown on park map, while follow ridge to older route. 0.1
0.5 Observation Tower/Junction with Bays Mountain Road 0.0

Typical Conditions[edit]

The older trail route is very worn and washed out on steep ascent with stone steps built long ago. Pine needle covered path once up on ridge line. Alternate route is newer side hill trail in excellent condition.

Regulations[edit]

NO BIKES!

Misc. Information[edit]

Selective removal of some trees around the lookout tower would greatly improve viewing year around.

Photos[edit]




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