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{{Trail
{{Infobox Trail
|Banner Image=File:Phipps Bend Trail - near trail end.jpg
                    | Image Name = Placeholder.JPG
|Trail Highlight=Hike, bike, or horseride along the Holston River near canceled nuclear power plant
                    | City = Surgoinsville
|City=Surgoinsville
                    | State = Tennesse
|Trail Marking=TVA Hiker Signs
                    | Marking = Orange
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching, Horses, Fishing
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Horses}} {{Dogs}}
|Trail Features=Vistas, Rivers
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
                    | Hike Time = 2
|Hike Time=2.5 hrs
                    | Distance = ~5
|Trail Distance=3 mi
                    | Elevation Gain = *
|Round Trip Distance=6 mi
                    | High Point = *
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | Latitude = 36.47378  
|High Point=1,127 ft
                    | Longitude = -82.80413
|Low Point=1,101 ft
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|Elevation Gain=6 ft
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=Counter Clockwise
|Parking location=36.47378, -82.80413
|Trailhead location=36.47378, -82.80413
}}
}}
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{{Trail Map}}


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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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In-and-out hike along a level old gravel road around the bend in Holston River at Phipps Bend Industrial Park.  Opportunity to see various waterfowl due to the adjacent wetlands and river.
In-and-out hike along an old gravel road around the bend in Holston River at Phipps Bend Industrial Park.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From Kingsport, TN
From Kingsport, TN
#Take Highway 11W west.
#Take Highway 11W west.
#South on Phipps Bend Road.   
#Turn south on Phipps Bend Road.   
#At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto unnamed road.
#At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto unmarked Schmiede Road.  First left after Technology Drive.
#Reaching parking area at coordinates.  
#Reach parking area at coordinates. The trail is past locked gate heading east along gravel roadway.
The trail heads south along gravel roadway.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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[[File:Phipps bend trail profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]]
An in-and-out hike along an old gravel road - roughly five miles round trial.  Path is also used by trail runners, mountain bikes, and horses.  Ends at farmer's field.
An in-and-out hike on an old gravel road along the Holston River - six miles round trip with very limited elevation change.  Path is also used by trail runners, mountain bikes, and horses.  Ends at farmer's field.
 


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->
Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes, so be alert.  Swampy areas and Holston River with lots of wildlife to observe.  
Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes and horses, so be alert.  Horses keep the gravel churned up so a more rocky experience.  Edged by wetlands and Holston River with lots of wildlife to observe.  


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fee.  Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset.
No fee.  Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset.
Managed by Phipps Bend Industrial Park.  In February 2020, there was construction to install a culvert to allow better control of the wetlands water level.


== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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Visit the camp store for ice cream or a soda.  Check out the park visitors center.
Phipps Bend was to be a nuclear power plant site.  There are couple of large "ruins" left behind to see.


== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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Avoid this location during second Saturday in October as there is a trail race held here!
== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.47378" lon="-82.80413" type="terrain" zoom="15" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Phipps_Bend_Trail.kml
 
(A) 36.47378,-82.80413
Trailhead parking
</googlemap>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
Image:placeholder1.jpg
|Icon Type=Photo spot
Image:Placeholder2.JPG|
|Marker Title=Lillypad Pond
Image:
|Marker Description=[[File:Phipps Bend Lillypad Pond.jpg|150px]]
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|Marker Location=36.46261, -82.79668
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Photo spot
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
|Marker Title=High Voltage
|Marker Description=[[File:High Voltage Grounding Mats.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.458233,-82.801883
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Trailhead parking
|Marker Location=36.4732,-82.8059
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Locked gate at trailhead
|Marker Location=36.47378, -82.80413
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=End of trail
|Marker Description=[[File:Phipps Bend End of Trail.png|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.46576, -82.82500
}}

Latest revision as of 13:28, 9 August 2020

Phipps Bend Trail

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Phipps Bend Trail - near trail end.jpg
Highlight Hike, bike, or horseride along the Holston River near canceled nuclear power plant
Located Surgoinsville
Trail Marking TVA Hiker Signs
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingBikingGeocachingHorsesFishing

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

VistasRivers

Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 2.5 hrs0.156 Days <br />150 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 3 mi4.828 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 6 mi9.656 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 1,101 ft367 Yards <br />335.585 Meters <br /> / 1,127 ft375.667 Yards <br />343.51 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 6 ft1.829 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – Counter Clockwise
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 No other Trails within 5 mi
Parking 36° 28' 25.61" N, 82° 48' 14.87" W Map
Trailhead 36° 28' 25.61" N, 82° 48' 14.87" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

In-and-out hike along a level old gravel road around the bend in Holston River at Phipps Bend Industrial Park. Opportunity to see various waterfowl due to the adjacent wetlands and river.

How to get there[edit]

From Kingsport, TN

  1. Take Highway 11W west.
  2. Turn south on Phipps Bend Road.
  3. At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto unmarked Schmiede Road. First left after Technology Drive.
  4. Reach parking area at coordinates. The trail is past locked gate heading east along gravel roadway.

Route Description[edit]

Profile chart

An in-and-out hike on an old gravel road along the Holston River - six miles round trip with very limited elevation change. Path is also used by trail runners, mountain bikes, and horses. Ends at farmer's field.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes and horses, so be alert. Horses keep the gravel churned up so a more rocky experience. Edged by wetlands and Holston River with lots of wildlife to observe.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fee. Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset.

Managed by Phipps Bend Industrial Park. In February 2020, there was construction to install a culvert to allow better control of the wetlands water level.

After the Hike[edit]

Phipps Bend was to be a nuclear power plant site. There are couple of large "ruins" left behind to see.

Misc. Information[edit]

Avoid this location during second Saturday in October as there is a trail race held here!

Photos[edit]



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