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{{Trail
{{Trail
|Banner Image=
|Banner Image=File:BMP Jones Road.JPG
|Park=Bays Mountain Park
|Park=Bays Mountain Park
|City=
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport
|Land Owner=City of Kingsport
|Trail Marking=Signs
|Trail Marking=Signs
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching
|Trail Features=Lakes, Mountains
|Trail Features=Mountains
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Hike Time=1.5 hr
|Hike Time=2 hrs
|Trail Distance=2.316 mi
|Trail Distance=0.926 mi
|Round Trip Distance=2.316 mi
|Round Trip Distance=3.4 mi
|Trail Type=Loop
|Trail Type=Segment
|High Point=1,922 ft
|High Point=2,101 ft
|Low Point=1,826 ft
|Low Point=1,767 ft
|Elevation Gain=143 ft
|Elevation Gain=203 ft
|Elevation Loss=145 ft
|Elevation Loss=335 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=Counter Clockwise
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955
|Parking location=36.50882, -82.60955
|Trailhead location=36.496031,-82.631589
|Trailhead location=36.49603, -82.63159
}}
}}
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Fire Tower Trail}}
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Front Hollow Road,Bays Ridge Road,Bays Ridge Trail}}


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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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[[File:Jones road profile.png|thumb|right]]
Eroded old rocky road.  During the climb up from Front Hollow Road, there is a split in the middle which rejoins. The trail connects to [[Trail connects to::Front Hollow Road]] and [[Trail connects to::Bays Ridge Trail]].  Trail is better condition from it's trail head on Bays Mountain Trail Road and not really steep.
Eroded old rocky road.  During the climb up from Front Hollow Road, there is a split in the middle which rejoins. The trail connects to [[Trail connects to::Front Hollow Road]] and [[Trail connects to::Bays Ridge Trail]].  Trail is better condition from it's trail head on Bays Mountain Trail Road and not really steep.


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== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail sign|Marker Title=Junction with [[Front Hollow Road|Front Hollow Road]] by "Big Oak"|Marker Description=[[Image:BMP Big Oak.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.49603,-82.63158}}
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail sign|Marker Title=Junction with [[Bays Ridge Trail|Bays Ridge Trail]]|Marker Description=[[Image:Jones_Road_Junction_02.jpg|150px]]|Marker Location=36.49210,-82.63372}}
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail sign|Marker Title=Arrives at ridgeline with [[Bays Ridge Trail|Bays Ridge Trail]]|Marker Description=[[Image:Jones_Road_Junction_01.jpg|150px]]|Marker Location=36.4927638891,-82.6321186832}}
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Parking|Marker Title=Parking at Bays Mountain Trail Road|Marker Description=[[Image:Jones_Road_Trailhead.jpg|150px]]|Marker Location=36.4939237401,-82.6241475614}}
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Photo spot|Marker Title=View towards Black Mountains in NC|Marker Description=[[Image:Jones_Road_View_Towards_Black_Mountains.jpg|150px]]|Marker Location=36.4926119583,-82.6326353052}}

Latest revision as of 16:19, 15 December 2019

Jones Road

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BMP Jones Road.JPG
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

HikingBikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Mountains

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 2 hrs0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.926 mi1.49 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.4 mi5.472 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 1,767 ft589 Yards <br />538.582 Meters <br /> / 2,101 ft700.333 Yards <br />640.385 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 203 ft61.874 Meters <br /> / (335 ft102.108 Meters <br />) – South-to-North
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 / 37.6 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map
Trailhead 36° 29' 45.71" N, 82° 37' 53.72" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

*NOTE* - THE JUNCTION WHERE JONES ROAD SPLITS AWAY FROM BAYS RIDGE TRAIL AND LEAVES THE PARK IS NOT MARKED. THIS JUNCTION IS NOTORIOUS FOR HIKERS TO ACCIDENTALLY LEAVE THE PARK AND NOT REALIZE IT UNTIL THEY ARRIVE AT RESERVOIR ROAD

Located in Bays Mountain Park. Steep! eroded road between Front Hollow Road at the "Big Oak" and Bays Ridge Trail.

Parallels Bays Ridge Trail briefly before dropping off the ridgline out of the park on Bays Mountain Trail Road. It is possible to park your car at the end of Bays Mountain Trail Road and hike .5 miles into the park as a shortcut to the Hawkins County portion of the park.

Terrific views to the south on clear days when the leaves are down.

Sadly this entrance is also used for illegal dumping and for illegal ATVs to enter the park.

How to get there[edit]

The road is not directly accessible from the main parking lot. Cross the dam and take either Lake Road through Ledbetter Gap onto Front Hollow Road or Bays Ridge Trail. Not marked at any trailhead or junction. You are able to hike up this road from the end of Bays Mountain Trail Road.

Route Description[edit]

Jones road profile.png

Eroded old rocky road. During the climb up from Front Hollow Road, there is a split in the middle which rejoins. The trail connects to Front Hollow Road and Bays Ridge Trail. Trail is better condition from it's trail head on Bays Mountain Trail Road and not really steep.

Miles Jones Road Miles
0.0 Trailhead at Front Hollow Road by the "Big Oak". No trail sign, but steepest path up from here. 1.0
0.3 Junction at Bays Ridge Trail 0.7
0.5 Split off from Bays Ridge Trail 0.5
1.0 Trailhead at Bays Mountain Trail Road 0.0

Typical Conditions[edit]

Severely washed out road on steep slopes, and natural gravel on top. Water will be flowing down thru the rut.

Misc. Information[edit]

Not shown on the park map, but Jones Road may continue down Bays Ridge towards Reservoir Road.

Photos[edit]



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