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A subset of these are designated "Family/Beginner", thus great for families with at least elementary-aged children or new to hiking in this area. These are generally closer (thus less "ride time") and less distance/elevation change. Refer to the [[ClubWIKI:TopsList|favorites list]] for recommendations, while below is a list of other opportunities. | A subset of these are designated "Family/Beginner", thus great for families with at least elementary-aged children or new to hiking in this area. These are generally closer (thus less "ride time") and less distance/elevation change. Refer to the [[ClubWIKI:TopsList|favorites list]] for recommendations, while below is a list of other opportunities. | ||
Ride distance is from Colonial Heights. | Ride distance is from [[Meeting locations for TEHCC hikes|Colonial Heights]]. | ||
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!Features | !Features | ||
|- | |- | ||
|AT | |[[AT_-_Little_Rock_Knob|AT - Little Rock Knob]] | ||
|5 | |5 | ||
|48 | |48 | ||
|From Hughes Gap – | |From Hughes Gap – Good for wildflowers | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
|Bays Mountain [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] | |Bays Mountain [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] | ||
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|Reservoir, animal habitats | |Reservoir, animal habitats | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
|Buffalo Mountain | |[[Buffalo Mountain Park|Buffalo Mountain]] [[Hartsell Hollow Trail|Hartsell Hollow Trail]] | ||
| | |0.6 | ||
|25 | |25 | ||
|Overlook of the valley above Johnson City | |Overlook of the valley above Johnson City | ||
|---- | |||
|[[The Channels Natural Area Preserve]] | |||
|6 | |||
|58 | |||
|Maze of sandstone outcroppings and overlook view | |||
|---- | |---- | ||
|[[Doe River Gorge]] | |[[Doe River Gorge]] | ||
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|360 degree view of Roan highlands, azaleas and huckleberries in season | |360 degree view of Roan highlands, azaleas and huckleberries in season | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
|[[Laurel Fork | |[[Laurel Fork Gorge]] | ||
|3-5 | |3-5 | ||
|32 | |32 | ||
| | |Very nice waterfalls | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
|[[Natural Tunnel State Park]] | |[[Natural Tunnel State Park]] | ||
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|Swinging bridge, two waterfalls | |Swinging bridge, two waterfalls | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
|Rhododendron Trail at [[Grayson Highlands]] | |[[Twin Pinnacles]] at [[Grayson Highlands State Park]] | ||
| | |2 | ||
|80 | |||
|huckleberries and view | |||
|---- | |||
|Rhododendron Trail at [[Grayson Highlands State Park]] | |||
|2 | |||
|80 | |80 | ||
|wild ponies and huckleberries | |wild ponies and huckleberries | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
|[[Rock Creek Falls]] | |[[Rock Creek Falls]] (Erwin, TN) | ||
| | |5 | ||
|32 | |32 | ||
| | |Ribbon waterfall | ||
|---- | |||
|[[South Holston Dam]] Spillway Trail | |||
|3 | |||
|33 | |||
|Easy road down to lake shore - great place for skipping rocks | |||
|---- | |---- | ||
|[[Steele Creek]] Bristol, TN | |[[Steele Creek Park]] Lakeside Trail (Bristol, TN) | ||
| | |2 | ||
| | |20 | ||
|Walk around reservoir, nature center, playground, miniature train | |Walk around reservoir, nature center, playground, miniature train | ||
|---- | |---- | ||
|[[Warriors Path State Park]] | |[[Warriors Path State Park]] | ||
* [[WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail|Fall Creek Loop Trail]] | |||
* [[WPSP Sinking Waters|Sinking Waters]] trails | |||
|1-3 | |||
|4 | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:13, 2 April 2023
Easy is a relative term. This region of varying terrain offers interesting contours and views to explore. For this wiki, "Easy" is being defined as up to five miles (or so) and less than 1000 ft elevation change, thus suitable for hikers with limited or infrequent experience.
A subset of these are designated "Family/Beginner", thus great for families with at least elementary-aged children or new to hiking in this area. These are generally closer (thus less "ride time") and less distance/elevation change. Refer to the favorites list for recommendations, while below is a list of other opportunities.
Ride distance is from Colonial Heights.
| Trail | Hike (miles) | Ride (miles) | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT - Little Rock Knob | 5 | 48 | From Hughes Gap – Good for wildflowers |
| Bays Mountain Lakeside Trail | 2 | 6 | Reservoir, animal habitats |
| Buffalo Mountain Hartsell Hollow Trail | 0.6 | 25 | Overlook of the valley above Johnson City |
| The Channels Natural Area Preserve | 6 | 58 | Maze of sandstone outcroppings and overlook view |
| Doe River Gorge | 4-6 | 34 | old railroad grade |
| Grassy Ridge | 3 | 55 | 360 degree view of Roan highlands, azaleas and huckleberries in season |
| Laurel Fork Gorge | 3-5 | 32 | Very nice waterfalls |
| Natural Tunnel State Park | 4 | 36 | Train tunnel, blockhouse |
| Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve (Lebanon, VA) | 3-4 | 60 | Swinging bridge, two waterfalls |
| Twin Pinnacles at Grayson Highlands State Park | 2 | 80 | huckleberries and view |
| Rhododendron Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park | 2 | 80 | wild ponies and huckleberries |
| Rock Creek Falls (Erwin, TN) | 5 | 32 | Ribbon waterfall |
| South Holston Dam Spillway Trail | 3 | 33 | Easy road down to lake shore - great place for skipping rocks |
| Steele Creek Park Lakeside Trail (Bristol, TN) | 2 | 20 | Walk around reservoir, nature center, playground, miniature train |
| Warriors Path State Park | 1-3 | 4 |
Pages in category "Easy"
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