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|Park=Big Ridge State Park | |||
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|Trail Use=Hiking | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Easy | |||
|Hike Time=1 hr | |||
|Trail Distance=1.5 mi | |||
|Round Trip Distance=3.0 mi | |||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |||
|High Point=1,140 ft | |||
|Low Point= | |||
36. | |Elevation Gain=148 ft | ||
|Elevation Loss=0 ft | |||
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West | |||
|Parking location=36.24237, -83.93056 | |||
|Trailhead location=36.24215, -83.93062 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
A nice gentle hike around | A nice gentle hike around the lake at [[Big Ridge State Park]]. Plenty of wildflowers and wildlife viewing opportunities along this trail. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
Once inside the park, turn left past the playground. Drive down to the shelter and park anywhere in the parking area. There is also a softball field. The west trailhead is located to the right of the ball field. The East trailhead is located on the other side of the park close to the Norton Gristmill. Once inside the park from Hwy 61 continue driving straight along the main park road past the cabins. At the bottom of the hill turn left and park at the gristmill. From the gristmill parking area walk to the left toward the group camp and the trailhead is on your left just past the lake. | Once inside the park, turn left past the playground. Drive down to the shelter and park anywhere in the parking area. There is also a softball field. The west trailhead is located to the right of the ball field. The East trailhead is located on the other side of the park close to the Norton Gristmill. Once inside the park from Hwy 61 continue driving straight along the main park road past the cabins. At the bottom of the hill turn left and park at the gristmill. From the gristmill parking area walk to the left toward the group camp and the trailhead is on your left just past the lake. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=East Trailhead | |||
|Marker Description= | |||
|Marker Location=36.247059, -83.924575 | |||
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{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=West Trailhead | |||
|Marker Description= | |||
|Marker Location=36.243287, -83.931613 | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:05, 9 May 2020
Lake Trail (Big Ridge State Park) (log in to submit report) | |
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Park | Big Ridge State Park |
Located | Maynardville, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park |
Trail Marking | |
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail | |
FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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Difficulty Rating | Easy |
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip |
Distance: | 1.5 mi2.414 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.0 mi4.828 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
Trail Type | In-and-Out |
High Point | 1,140 ft380 Yards <br />347.472 Meters <br /> |
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 148 ft45.11 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – East-to-West |
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 | No other Trails within 5 mi |
Parking | 36° 14' 32.53" N, 83° 55' 50.02" W Map |
Trailhead | 36° 14' 31.74" N, 83° 55' 50.23" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
A nice gentle hike around the lake at Big Ridge State Park. Plenty of wildflowers and wildlife viewing opportunities along this trail.
How to get there[edit]
Once inside the park, turn left past the playground. Drive down to the shelter and park anywhere in the parking area. There is also a softball field. The west trailhead is located to the right of the ball field. The East trailhead is located on the other side of the park close to the Norton Gristmill. Once inside the park from Hwy 61 continue driving straight along the main park road past the cabins. At the bottom of the hill turn left and park at the gristmill. From the gristmill parking area walk to the left toward the group camp and the trailhead is on your left just past the lake.
Photos[edit]