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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = BMP Cliffside Trail view from obs tower towards firetower.JPG | | Image Name = BMP Cliffside Trail view from obs tower towards firetower.JPG | ||
| Trail Number = | |||
| Park = Bays Mountain Park | |||
| City = Kingsport | | City = Kingsport | ||
| State = Tennessee | | State = Tennessee | ||
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| Round Trip Distance = 1.0 Mi | | Round Trip Distance = 1.0 Mi | ||
| Trail Distance = 0.78 Mi | | Trail Distance = 0.78 Mi | ||
| Trail Type = | | Trail Type = In-and-Out | ||
| Elevation Gain = 373 Ft | | Elevation Gain = 373 Ft | ||
| Elevation Loss = -373 Ft | | Elevation Loss = -373 Ft | ||
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|0.0 | |0.0 | ||
|Trailhead at Astronomical Observatory | |Trailhead at Astronomical Observatory. Also first overlook nearby. | ||
|0.5 | |0.5 | ||
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|0.2 | |0.2 | ||
|Trail split. Up stairs is older route. Ahead is newer | |Trail split. Up stairs is older route. Ahead is newer side trail alternative shown on park map. | ||
|0.3 | |0.3 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|0.4 | |0.4 | ||
|Trail split on | |Trail split on ridge line. Down is newer side trail alternative shown on park map, while follow ridge to older route. | ||
|0.1 | |0.1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|0.5 | |0.5 | ||
|Observation Tower/Junction with [[ | |Observation Tower/Junction with [[Bays Mountain Road|Bays Mountain Road]] | ||
|0.0 | |0.0 | ||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
The older trail route is very worn and washed out on steep ascent with stone steps built long ago. Pine needle covered path once up on | The older trail route is very worn and washed out on steep ascent with stone steps built long ago. Pine needle covered path once up on ridge line. Alternate route is newer side hill trail in excellent condition. | ||
== Regulations == | == Regulations == | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
<!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. --> | <!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. --> | ||
<display_map center="36.50818,-82.61083" type="terrain" zoom=" | <display_map center="36.50818,-82.61083" type="terrain" zoom="16" width="auto" height="550" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Cliffside_Trail.kml, | ||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_bays_mountain_road.kml"> | http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_bays_mountain_road.kml"> | ||
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36.50673,-82.60985~View from higher overlook along trail~[[Image:BMP Cliffside Trail higher overlook.JPG|150px]]~MarkerE.png | 36.50673,-82.60985~View from higher overlook along trail~[[Image:BMP Cliffside Trail higher overlook.JPG|150px]]~MarkerE.png | ||
</display_map> | </display_map> | ||
::The following elevation profile travels from by the observatory up the main trail on the stairs and back down the alternate path. | ::The following elevation profile travels from by the observatory up the main trail on the stairs and back down the alternate path. | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:16, 4 October 2015
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Trail Overview
Located in Bays Mountain Park. Up and along the ridgeline to a lookout tower.
How to get there
From the main parking lot, head over to the observatory. The unmarked trail heads uphill from here. Alternatively, head up Bays Mountain Road to observation tower and take the trail back down.
Route Description
Short steep hike along the ridgeline with couple of lookout points and up to the observation tower.
| Miles | Cliffside Trail | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Trailhead at Astronomical Observatory. Also first overlook nearby. | 0.5 |
| 0.1 | Overlook near gate on Bays Mountain Road | 0.4 |
| 0.2 | Trail split. Up stairs is older route. Ahead is newer side trail alternative shown on park map. | 0.3 |
| 0.4 | Trail split on ridge line. Down is newer side trail alternative shown on park map, while follow ridge to older route. | 0.1 |
| 0.5 | Observation Tower/Junction with Bays Mountain Road | 0.0 |
Typical Conditions
The older trail route is very worn and washed out on steep ascent with stone steps built long ago. Pine needle covered path once up on ridge line. Alternate route is newer side hill trail in excellent condition.
Regulations
NO BIKES!
Misc. Information
Selective removal of some trees around the lookout tower would greatly improve viewing year around.
Maps
- The following elevation profile travels from by the observatory up the main trail on the stairs and back down the alternate path.
Photos
Older steps up Cliffside Trail
View from higher overlook along trail
View from observation tower towards firetower
View from obs tower towards valley
View from the lower overlook along trail
