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|Trail Features=Vistas | |Trail Features=Vistas | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |Difficulty Rating=Medium | ||
|Hike Time= | |Hike Time=30 min | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=0.59 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=1.18 mi | ||
|Trail Type=Segment | |Trail Type=Segment | ||
|High Point=3, | |High Point=3,237 ft | ||
|Low Point= | |Low Point=3,011 ft | ||
|Elevation Gain= | |Elevation Gain=147 ft | ||
|Elevation Loss=- | |Elevation Loss=-212 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction= | |Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West | ||
|Parking location=36.27865, -82.3461 | |Parking location=36.27865, -82.3461 | ||
|Trailhead location=36. | |Trailhead location=36.26668, -82.33944 | ||
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=White Rock Trail,Fork Knob Trail}} | {{Trail Map|Other Trails=White Rock Trail,Fork Knob Trail}} | ||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Bench|Marker Title=Bench at eastern trailhead | {{Map Marker | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Comm tower|Marker Title=Towers | |Icon Type=Bench | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Overlook|Marker Title=Tip-Top | |Marker Title=Bench at eastern trailhead | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Bench|Marker Title=Fork Knob | |Marker Location=36.266800,-82.339319 | ||
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{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Comm tower | |||
|Marker Title=Towers | |||
|Marker Location=36.26913,-82.33833 | |||
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|Marker Title=Tip-Top | |||
|Marker Location=36.265786,-82.352345 | |||
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|Icon Type=Bench | |||
|Marker Title=Fork Knob | |||
|Marker Location=36.26883,-82.34725 | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:26, 19 September 2021
| Fork Ridge Trail (log in to submit report) | |
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| Park | Buffalo Mountain Park |
| Land Owner | Johnson City Parks & Rec |
| Located | Johnson City, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park |
| Trail Marking | White |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Medium |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 30 min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 0.59 mi0.95 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.18 mi1.899 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | Segment |
| Low / High Point | 3,011 ft1,003.667 Yards <br />917.753 Meters <br /> / 3,237 ft1,079 Yards <br />986.638 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 147 ft44.806 Meters <br /> / (-212 ft-64.618 Meters <br />) – East-to-West |
| 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 | 8 trails / 8.3 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 16' 43.14" N, 82° 20' 45.96" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 16' 0.05" N, 82° 20' 21.98" W Map |
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Fork Ridge Trail is a black line along with White Rock Trail and Cascade Trail, while the Fork Knob Trail is in blue.
Trail Overview
Located in Buffalo Mountain Park, this trail runs along the ridgeline at park's south edge connecting the Towers with Fork Knob.
How to get there
Refer to the “How to get there” instructions on the Buffalo Mountain Park page. The trail can be reached from several places, including Hartsell Hollow and the picnic area.
Route Description
The white-blazed Fork Ridge Trail is a segment of the "grand circuit" loop. It runs down and up the ridgeline saddle. Double red blazes, along with several yellow signs and couple of benchmarks, are also observed which mark the park's southern boundary with the national forest.
Typical Conditions
Well-worn trail path through the forest and rhododendron. Rerouted itself several years ago when a tree fell onto the trail.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fees or permits required.
Photos