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| Image Name = Erwin_Linear_Trail_sign1.JPG | |||
| City = Erwin | | City = Erwin | ||
| State = Tennessee | | State = Tennessee | ||
| Marking = | | Marking = None | ||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| Hike Time = 2 | | Hike Time = 2-4 | ||
| Distance = | | Distance = 4.0 | ||
| Elevation Gain = | | Elevation Gain = 210 | ||
| High Point = | | High Point = 1784 | ||
| Latitude = 36.13375 | | Latitude = 36.13375 | ||
| Longitude = -82.43283 | | Longitude = -82.43283 | ||
| Medical = Johnson City, TN | | Medical = Johnson City, TN | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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Four miles of a asphalt path paralleling I-26 between Industrial Drive to Old Fishery Road. | Four miles of a asphalt path paralleling I-26 between Industrial Drive to Old Fishery Road. Mutiple access points depending upon your objective, including a playground. Essentially flat, but very slight rise when northbound. | ||
While trail signs indicate connection/parking at the north end with Erwin city park, the section under Harris Hollow Road was never built beyond a "bridge to nowhere" on the north side. Old Fishery Road is the north terminus. Likewise, the trail sign shows the southern end at the gravel parking are on Industrial Drive, but it was extended just under Jackson Love Hwy, thus allowing access to its bike path. | |||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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Posted sign says: No Horses, No Scooters, No Skate Boards, No Roller Blades, No Motorized Vehicles ALLOWED | |||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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[ | [http://www.erwintn.org/departments/parks_recreation/parks_recreation.html Erwin park webpage] | ||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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36.123433,-82.442750~One or two parking slots along Red Bank Drive~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
36.127836,-82.441763~Gravel parking area for many vehicles~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
</ | 36.133950,-82.432783~Dozen parking slots along Industrial Drive~ ~MarkerA.png | ||
36.163500,-82.397483~Booth cemetery~[[Image:Erwin Linear Trail cemetery.JPG|150px]]~MarkerN.png | |||
36.163067,-82.398083~Five to six parking spots on Old Fishery Road~[[Image:Erwin Linear Trail parking1.JPG|150px]]~MarkerA.png | |||
36.144333,-82.426633~ ~ ~MarkerO.png | |||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image: | Image:Erwin Linear Trail sign2.JPG | ||
Image:Erwin Linear Trail cemetery.JPG|Booth cemetery | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Biking]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:12, 7 January 2023
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Trail Overview[edit]
A greenway along I-26 with wooded areas, natural ponds, wetlands and mountain views.
How to get there[edit]
From Johnson City, TN:
- Take I-26 south to Erwin Exit 40.
- Take left/east onto Jackson Love Highway.
- After 0.3 mile, turn left/north onto Industrial Drive.
- Just short of a mile, there will be a parking area on your left.
There are other access points, but this location is recommended for hikers as near the natural wetlands.
Route Description[edit]
Four miles of a asphalt path paralleling I-26 between Industrial Drive to Old Fishery Road. Mutiple access points depending upon your objective, including a playground. Essentially flat, but very slight rise when northbound.
While trail signs indicate connection/parking at the north end with Erwin city park, the section under Harris Hollow Road was never built beyond a "bridge to nowhere" on the north side. Old Fishery Road is the north terminus. Likewise, the trail sign shows the southern end at the gravel parking are on Industrial Drive, but it was extended just under Jackson Love Hwy, thus allowing access to its bike path.
Typical Conditions[edit]
Paved. With mostly walkers and bikers enjoying the views.
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
Posted sign says: No Horses, No Scooters, No Skate Boards, No Roller Blades, No Motorized Vehicles ALLOWED
After the Hike[edit]
Misc. Information[edit]
Maps[edit]
Photos[edit]
Booth cemetery
