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|Banner Image=File:BMP Azalea Trail.JPG
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|Park=Bays Mountain Park
                    | City = Kingsport
|City=Kingsport
                    | State = Tennessee
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
|Trail Marking=Signs
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
                    | Hike Time = 1/4
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Distance = 0.2
|Hike Time=15 min
                    | Elevation Gain = *
|Trail Distance=877 Ft
                    | High Point = *
|Round Trip Distance=1.0 mi
                    | Latitude = N36°30.763
|Trail Type=Segment
                    | Longitude = W82°36.798
|High Point=1,843 Ft
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|Low Point=1,834 ft
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|Elevation Gain=8 Ft
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|Elevation Loss=0 Ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
36.49487, -82.60517, Bays Mountain Park
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955
Main entrance gate
|Trailhead location=36.51198, -82.60782
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park), Lakeside Trail}}
 
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Short connector trail between [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]].
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Short connector trail between [[Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]].
 
 
This trail was officially closed in 2022 due issues of frequent high water and unable to reroute due to sensitive plants.
https://www.baysmountain.com/new-trail-opens-after-fern-trail-closure/


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot.  Follow either [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] or or [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] are to the NE corner of the reservoir.
The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot.  Follow either [[Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] or or [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] are to the NE corner of the reservoir.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Very short 0.1 mile linking trail.
Very short 877 foot linking trail with connections to [[Trail connects to::Lakeside Trail]] and [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]


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== Regulations ==
== Regulations ==
NO BIKES!
NO BIKES!
== Misc. Information ==
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== Maps ==
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Fern_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Lake_Road.kml
(G) 36.51206,-82.60772
Junction of [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] and [[BMP Fern Trail|Fern Trail]]
(G) 36.51272,-82.61330
Junction of [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]] and [[BMP Fern Trail|Fern Trail]]
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== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Junction with [[Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Lakeside Fern.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.51206,-82.60772}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Junction with [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP_Fern_Trail_Lake_Road.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.51337,-82.60574}}
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]

Latest revision as of 19:34, 12 April 2023

Barred Owl Trail

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BMP Azalea Trail.JPG
Park Bays Mountain Park
Land Owner City of Kingsport
Located Kingsport, Tennessee
Trail Marking Signs
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail


Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 15 min0.25 Hours <br />0.0156 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 877 Ft0.166 Mi <br />0.267 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 1,834 ft611.333 Yards <br />559.003 Meters <br /> / 1,843 Ft614.333 Yards <br />561.746 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 8 Ft2.438 Meters <br /> / (0 Ft0 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 / 38.3 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map
Trailhead 36° 30' 43.13" N, 82° 36' 28.15" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Bays Mountain Park. Short connector trail between Lakeside Trail and Lake Road.


This trail was officially closed in 2022 due issues of frequent high water and unable to reroute due to sensitive plants. https://www.baysmountain.com/new-trail-opens-after-fern-trail-closure/

How to get there[edit]

The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot. Follow either Lakeside Trail or or Lake Road are to the NE corner of the reservoir.

Route Description[edit]

Very short 877 foot linking trail with connections to Lakeside Trail and Lake Road

Miles Fern Trail Miles
0.0 Trailhead at Lakeside Trail 0.1
0.1 Trailhead at Lake Road 0.0

Typical Conditions[edit]

Hard dirt trail with some white sand. Can be partially flooded after heavy spring rains.

Regulations[edit]

NO BIKES!

Photos[edit]


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