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{{Trail | |||
{{ | |Banner Image=File:BMP Chinquapin Trail.JPG | ||
|Park=Bays Mountain Park | |||
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport | |||
|Trail Marking=Signs | |||
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching | |||
|Trail Features=Lakes, Mountains | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |||
|Hike Time=60 min | |||
|Trail Distance=1.556 mi | |||
|Round Trip Distance=3.5 mi | |||
|Trail Type=Segment | |||
|High Point=1,998 Ft | |||
|Low Point=1,854 ft | |||
|Elevation Gain=145 Ft | |||
|Elevation Loss=182 Ft | |||
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West | |||
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955 | |||
|Trailhead location=36.5145, -82.60607 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park),Fire Tower Trail,Big Oak Trail}} | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]]. New mountain biking trail constructed by the local club. Good for an easier ride or hike through hardwood forest dotted with hemlocks. | Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]]. New mountain biking trail constructed by the local club. Good for an easier ride or hike through hardwood forest dotted with hemlocks. | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
[[File:Chinquapin Trail Profile.png|thumb|right|Trail Profile]] | |||
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | ||
The path meanders through the forest with planned switchbacks and bridge crossing. | The path meanders through the forest with planned switchbacks and bridge crossing. | ||
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|0.7 | |0.7 | ||
|Junction with [[ | |Junction with [[Fire Tower Trail|Fire Tower Trail]] | ||
|1.15 | |1.15 | ||
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<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
Hard packed trail with groove down the middle from the mountain bikes. Some rocks located at key spots. Several wood bridges constructed by BSA Troop 51. | Hard packed trail with groove down the middle from the mountain bikes. Some rocks located at key spots. Several wood bridges constructed by BSA Troop 51. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail sign | |||
|Marker Title=Trailhead at [[Big Oak|Big Oak]] | |||
Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail | |Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Big Oak - Chinquapin Trail sign.JPG|50px]] | ||
|Marker Location=36.51452,-82.60601 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail sign | |||
[[ | |Marker Title=Junction with [[Fire Tower Trail|Fire Tower Trail]] | ||
{{ | |Marker Description=[[Image:BMP FT-CQ sign.JPG|50px]] | ||
|Marker Location=36.51276,-82.61764 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail sign | |||
|Marker Title=Trailhead at [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]] | |||
|Marker Location=36.50951,-82.62137 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail bridge | |||
|Marker Title=Trail bridge by Troop 51 | |||
|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail bridge1.JPG|150px]] | |||
|Marker Location=36.51527,-82.60722 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail bridge | |||
|Marker Title=Trail bridge by Troop 51 | |||
|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail bridge2.JPG|150px]] | |||
|Marker Location=36.51268,-82.61879 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail bridge | |||
|Marker Location=36.51067,-82.62083 | |||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 20:49, 14 December 2019
Chinquapin 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. | 60 min1 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br /> round trip |
Distance: | 1.556 mi2.504 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.5 mi5.633 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
Trail Type | Segment |
Low / High Point | 1,854 ft618 Yards <br />565.099 Meters <br /> / 1,998 Ft666 Yards <br />608.99 Meters <br /> |
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 145 Ft44.196 Meters <br /> / (182 Ft55.474 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 | 30 trails / 36.9 mi of trail |
Parking | 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map |
Trailhead | 36° 30' 52.20" N, 82° 36' 21.85" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
Located in Bays Mountain Park. New mountain biking trail constructed by the local club. Good for an easier ride or hike through hardwood forest dotted with hemlocks.
How to get there[edit]
From the main parking lot, take Lake Road around to unmarked trailhead or jump on Big Oak for short distance for other trailhead.
Route Description[edit]
The path meanders through the forest with planned switchbacks and bridge crossing.
This trail has connections to Big Oak Trail, Fire Tower Trail, Lake Road, and Lakeside Trail.
Miles | Chinquapin Trail | Miles |
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0.0 | Trailhead at Lake Road | 1.85 |
0.7 | Junction with Fire Tower Trail | 1.15 |
1.85 | Trailhead at Big Oak Trail | 0.0 |
Typical Conditions[edit]
Hard packed trail with groove down the middle from the mountain bikes. Some rocks located at key spots. Several wood bridges constructed by BSA Troop 51.
Photos[edit]