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{{Trail | |||
{{ | |Banner Image=File:BMP Orchid Trail sign.JPG | ||
|Park=Bays Mountain Park | |||
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport | |||
|Trail Marking=Signs | |||
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching | |||
|Trail Features=Mountains | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |||
|Hike Time=45 min | |||
|Trail Distance=0.265 mi | |||
|Round Trip Distance=1.8 mi | |||
|Trail Type=Segment | |||
|High Point=2,161 ft | |||
|Low Point=1,845 ft | |||
|Elevation Gain=315 ft | |||
|Elevation Loss=2 ft | |||
|Elevation Change Direction=North-to-South | |||
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955 | |||
|Trailhead location=36.50353, -82.61894 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park),Bays Ridge Road}} | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]]. Trail between [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] and [[Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]] down a hollow. Not certain if wild orchids can be seen along trail. | |||
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]]. Trail between [[ | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot. Cross the dam and take either Follow [[ | The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot. Cross the dam and take either Follow [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] or [[Bays Ridge Road|Bays Ridge Road]] until a trail sign is seen. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
[[File:Orchid trail profile.png|thumb|right]] | |||
Short 0.4 mile connecting trail with many switchback through a hollow between two park roads. | Short 0.4 mile connecting trail with many switchback through a hollow between the two park roads [[Trail connects to::Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] and [[Trail connects to::Bays Ridge Road]]. | ||
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== Regulations == | == Regulations == | ||
NO BIKES! | NO BIKES! | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | |||
Latest revision as of 19:17, 15 December 2019
Orchid Trail (log in to submit report) | |
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Park | Bays Mountain Park |
Land Owner | City of Kingsport |
Located | Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park |
Trail Marking | Signs |
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail | |
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. | 45 min0.75 Hours <br />0.0469 Days <br /> round trip |
Distance: | 0.265 mi0.426 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.8 mi2.897 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
Trail Type | Segment |
Low / High Point | 1,845 ft615 Yards <br />562.356 Meters <br /> / 2,161 ft720.333 Yards <br />658.673 Meters <br /> |
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 315 ft96.012 Meters <br /> / (2 ft0.61 Meters <br />) – North-to-South |
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 | 30 trails / 38.2 mi of trail |
Parking | 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map |
Trailhead | 36° 30' 12.71" N, 82° 37' 8.18" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
Located in Bays Mountain Park. Trail between Lake Road and Bays Ridge Road down a hollow. Not certain if wild orchids can be seen along trail.
How to get there[edit]
The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot. Cross the dam and take either Follow Lake Road or Bays Ridge Road until a trail sign is seen.
Route Description[edit]
Short 0.4 mile connecting trail with many switchback through a hollow between the two park roads Lake Road and Bays Ridge Road.
Miles | Orchid Trail | Miles | Elevation (ft) |
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0.0 | Trailhead at Lake Road | 0.4 | 1847 |
0.4 | Trailhead at Bays Ridge Road | 0.0 | 2156 |
Typical Conditions[edit]
Lesser used trail, thus dirt path well covered with fallen leaves. A few stone steps have been built long time ago.
Regulations[edit]
NO BIKES!