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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
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| Park = Buffalo Mountain Park | |||
| City = Johnson City | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = White | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
| Hike Time = 30 Min | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 1.2 Mi | |||
| Trail Distance = 0.63 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = Segment | |||
| Elevation Gain = 359 Ft | |||
| 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. | ||
< | <display_map center="36.27,-82.347" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="auto" height="550" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_High_Ridge_Trail.kml, | ||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_High_Ridge_Trail.kml | http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_Cascade_Trail.kml, | ||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_Cascade_Trail.kml | http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/White_Rock_Trail1.kml, | ||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/White_Rock_Trail1.kml | http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_Fork_Ridge_Trail.kml"> | ||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Buffalo_Mtn_Park_Fork_Ridge_Trail.kml | |||
36.266800,-82.339319~Bench at eastern trailhead~ ~MarkerK.png | |||
Bench at eastern trailhead | 36.26913,-82.33833~Towers~ ~MarkerM.png | ||
36.265786,-82.352345~Tip-Top~ ~MarkerE.png | |||
Towers | 36.26883,-82.34725~Fork Knob~ ~MarkerK.png | ||
</display_map> | |||
Tip-Top | |||
Fork Knob | |||
</ | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 2 October 2015
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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.
