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Purple line is Bays Ridge Trail.
Purple line is Bays Ridge Trail.


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Revision as of 18:08, 14 January 2012


BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.JPG
Trail Name Bays Ridge Trail
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking {{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Hard
Hiking Time 1.01 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip 2.62.6 mi <br />4.184 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation ~700"~" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point 22602,260 Feet <br />753.333 Yards <br />688.848 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical Kingsport, TN
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Trail Overview

Located in Bays Mountain Park. Follows the ridgeline past Bays Ridge Road until heading down to Front Hollow Road. Views of Hawkins and Greene County valleys.

How to get there

From the main parking lot, cross the dam and take the left onto Lake Road, then Bays Ridge Road. The trail will split off left before the road heads downhill.

Route Description

The path follows the base of the ridge. Meaders some to pass around deep muddy ruts and interects with the creek.

Miles Bays Ridge Trail Miles Elevation (ft)
0.0 Trailhead at Bays Ridge Road 2.6 2285
0.8 Junction with Jones Road at two splits. First leads out of park; second to the "Big Oak". 1.8 2090
2.1 Far end of the ridge crest 0.5 2095
2.6 Trailhead at Front Hollow Road 0.0 1615

Warning: The intersection at Jones Road is not marked. The roadway down to Front Hollow Road is at some grafitti. When heading back towards the Nature Center, the unmarked trail split is off the roadbed to the left continuing on the ridge crest.

Typical Conditions

Normally trail in good condition. Ridgeline through some briar patches, along rock outcroppings, and down a lesser used switchback. The path is usually covered with pine needles and/or fallen leaves. A few small blowdowns from recent storms, but can be stepped over or around.

Misc. Information

The "fireworks" you hear are the firearms being used at the Cherokee Rod and Gun Club located at the base of the ridge. There is at least one warning sign stating to not head SW off the trail.

Maps

Purple line is Bays Ridge Trail.

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(G) Trailhead at Bays Ridge Road BMP Bays Ridge Trail sign.JPG (G) Trailhead at Front Hollow Road </googlemap>


The following elevation profile travels uphill from Front Hollow Road to Bays Ridge Road.

BMP Bays Ridge Trail profile.JPG

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