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                    | City = Johnson City
| Park = Buffalo Mountain Park
                    | State = Tennessee
| City = Johnson City
                    | Marking = White
| State = Tennessee
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}  
| Marking = White
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
                    | Hike Time = 0.5
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
                    | Distance = 0.6
| Hike Time = 30 Min
                    | Elevation Gain = 240
| Round Trip Distance = 1.2 Mi
                    | High Point = 3250
| Trail Distance = 0.63 Mi
                    | Latitude = 36.278646
| Trail Type = Segment
                    | Longitude = -82.346102
| Elevation Gain = 359 Ft
                    | Medical = Johnson City, TN
| Elevation Loss = -458 Ft
| High Point = 3,238 Ft
| Parking coords = 36.278646,-82.346102
| Trailhead coords = 36.266677,-82.339436
| Medical = Johnson City, TN
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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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.   
Fork Ridge Trail is a black line along with [[White Rock Trail]] and [[Cascade Trail]], while the [[Fork Knob Trail]] is in blue.   
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_Cascade_Trail.kml,
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/White_Rock_Trail1.kml,
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(K) 36.266800,-82.339319
36.266800,-82.339319~Bench at eastern trailhead~ ~MarkerK.png
Bench at eastern trailhead
36.26913,-82.33833~Towers~ ~MarkerM.png
(M) 36.26913,-82.33833
36.265786,-82.352345~Tip-Top~ ~MarkerE.png
Towers
36.26883,-82.34725~Fork Knob~ ~MarkerK.png
(E) 36.265786, -82.352345
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Tip-Top
(K) 36.26883,-82.34725
Fork Knob
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== Photos ==
== Photos ==

Revision as of 13:44, 2 October 2015


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Trail Name Fork Ridge Trail
Park Buffalo Mountain Park
Nearest City Johnson City
State Tennessee
Trail Marking White
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 30 Min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only 		1.2 Mi1.931 km <br /> / 0.63 Mi1.014 km <br />
Trail Type Segment
Climb/Descent Elevation 359 Ft109.423 Meters <br /> / -458 Ft-139.598 Meters <br />
High Point 3,238 Ft1,079.333 Yards <br />986.942 Meters <br />
Parking 36° 16' 43.13" N, 82° 20' 45.97" W
Trailhead 36° 16' 0.04" N, 82° 20' 21.97" W
Nearest Medical Johnson City, TN
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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. This trail has to be reached from either the White Rock Trail, Fork Knob Trail, or Cascade Trail.

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.

Misc. Information

Maps

Fork Ridge Trail is a black line along with White Rock Trail and Cascade Trail, while the Fork Knob Trail is in blue.

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Photos

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