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Expansive city park with 34 miles of trails for hiking and mtn biking, animal habitats, ropes course with zip line, planetarium, and more...
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| Type = City Park
| City = Kingsport
| State = Tennessee
| Park Use = {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} {{Hike}}
| Area = 3,550 acres
| High Point =
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| Parking coords = 36.508821,-82.609545
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== Park Overview ==
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Expansive city park with {{Park trail miles}} of trails for hiking and mountain biking, animal habitats, ropes course with zip line, planetarium, and more...


== Driving Directions ==
== How to get there ==
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From I-26/I-81 crossing
From I-26/I-81 crossing
# Head north on I-26.
# Head north on I-26.
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GPS Address:  853 Bays Mountain Park Road
GPS Address:  853 Bays Mountain Park Road


== Overall Park Map ==
== Park Trails ==
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<!-- A list of trails in the park. Ideally automatically generated from trail pages listing here as its "park" -->
The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower.  Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails.
 
{{BMP Trails}}
{{Park trail list}}
 
== Park Lodging ==
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No lodging of any type is offered on the premises. Eastman employees and retirees may use the nearby company owned campground, others can choose stay at nearby hotels and other campgrounds.
 
==Other Park Amenities==
 
* Picnic areas
* Nature center
* Planetarium
* Zip line and ropes course
* Lake barge rides
* Animal exhibits
* Homestead museum
 
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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There is a $4 gate fee (increased 9/1/2011) to enter the park.  (Or free as benefit for park association members:  $25 individual, $35 family per year)
 
The park grounds are open
:During March-May/September-October
::Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM, Sat: 8:30AM-8:00PM, Sun: 12:00PM-8:00PM
:During June-August
::Same as above, plus until 8:00PM weekdays
:During November-February
::Closing at 5:00PM every day.
 
Dogs are allowed at Bays Mountain Park, but not around the animal habitats, thus please skirt using Lake Road.
<br>Mountain bikes are allowed, upon inspection, on designated trails (thus carry a map to know where!).
 
== Misc. Information ==
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Bays Mountain Park website [http://www.baysmountain.com link]<br>
Bays Mountain Hiking and Biking Trail Map [http://www.baysmountain.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BMP-Trail-Map-2013.jpg link]<br>
 
== After the Hike ==
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== Maps ==
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The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower.  Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails.
 
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Indian_Pipes_Trail.kml,
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36.49487, -82.60517~Bays Mountain Park~Main entrance gate
36.49487, -82.60517~Bays Mountain Park~Main entrance gate
36.50803,-82.61255~Lakeside Trail~ ~MarkerG.png
36.50803,-82.61255~Lakeside Trail~ ~MarkerG.png
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== Fees, Hours, Restrictions ==
== Photos ==
There is a $4 gate fee (increased 9/1/2011) to enter the park(Or free as benefit for park association members:  $25 individual, $35 family per year)
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The park grounds are open
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:During March-May/September-October
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::Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM, Sat: 8:30AM-8:00PM, Sun: 12:00PM-8:00PM
:During June-August
::Same as above, plus until 8:00PM weekdays
:During November-February
::Closing at 5:00PM every day.
 
 
Dogs are allowed at Bays Mountain Park, but not around the animal habitats, thus please skirt using Lake Road.
<br>Mountain bikes are allowed, upon inspection, on designated trails (thus carry a map to know where!).
 
== Trails ==
The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower.  Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails.
 
{{BMP Trails}}
 
== Links ==
Bays Mountain Park website [http://www.baysmountain.com link]<br>
Bays Mountain Hiking and Biking Trail Map [http://www.baysmountain.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BMP-Trail-Map-2013.jpg link]<br>


[[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]]
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]]

Revision as of 23:30, 3 October 2015

Template:Infobox Park

Park Overview

Expansive city park with 38.50 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, animal habitats, ropes course with zip line, planetarium, and more...

How to get there

From I-26/I-81 crossing

  1. Head north on I-26.
  2. Get off at exit 3 (Meadow View Parkway).
  3. Turn left on Meadowview Parkway for about ¼ mile.
  4. Bear left at fork on to Reservoir Road.
  5. Proceed about 2 miles.
  6. Reservoir Road bears right (blue Bays Mountain sign).
  7. Proceed about 2 miles.
  8. Turn right on Bays Mountain Road.
  9. Proceed to the left and into park to pay $4 entrance fee (effective 9/1/2011) or present pass.

GPS Address: 853 Bays Mountain Park Road

Park Trails

The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower. Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails.

Template:BMP Trails

Azalea, Back Hollow Road, Barred Owl Trail, Bays Mountain Road, Bays Ridge Road, Bays Ridge Trail, Bear Run Trail, Big Oak Trail, Cherry Knobs, Chestnut Trail, Chinquapin Trail, Cliffside Trail, Cross Ridges Trail, Dolan Branch Trail, Fire Tower Trail, Food Plot Road, Front Hollow Road, Hemlock Trail, Holly Trail, Indian Pipes Trail, Jones Road, Kiner Hollow Trail, Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park), Lakeside Trail, Laurel Run Trail, Orchid Trail, Pine Trail, Pretty Ridge Trail, River Mountain Road, Sweet Gum Trail, Towhee Trail

Park Lodging

No lodging of any type is offered on the premises. Eastman employees and retirees may use the nearby company owned campground, others can choose stay at nearby hotels and other campgrounds.

Other Park Amenities

  • Picnic areas
  • Nature center
  • Planetarium
  • Zip line and ropes course
  • Lake barge rides
  • Animal exhibits
  • Homestead museum

Fees, Permits, etc.

There is a $4 gate fee (increased 9/1/2011) to enter the park. (Or free as benefit for park association members: $25 individual, $35 family per year)

The park grounds are open

During March-May/September-October
Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM, Sat: 8:30AM-8:00PM, Sun: 12:00PM-8:00PM
During June-August
Same as above, plus until 8:00PM weekdays
During November-February
Closing at 5:00PM every day.

Dogs are allowed at Bays Mountain Park, but not around the animal habitats, thus please skirt using Lake Road.
Mountain bikes are allowed, upon inspection, on designated trails (thus carry a map to know where!).

Misc. Information

Bays Mountain Park website link
Bays Mountain Hiking and Biking Trail Map link

After the Hike

Maps

The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower. Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails.

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Photos