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{{Infobox Trail
{{Infobox Trail
  | Image Name = BMP Big Oak Trail.JPG
  | Image Name = BMP Big Oak Trail.JPG
| Trail Number =
  | Park = Bays Mountain Park
  | Park = Bays Mountain Park
  | City = Kingsport
  | City = Kingsport
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  | Difficulty Rating = Medium
  | Difficulty Rating = Medium
  | Hike Time = 30 Min
  | Hike Time = 30 Min
  | Round Trip Distance = 2.2 Mi
  | Round Trip Distance = 3.08 Mi
  | Trail Distance = 1.1 Mi
  | Trail Distance = 1.1 Mi
  | Trail Type = Segment
  | Trail Type = Segment
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Parallel alternative for [[BMP Azalea Trail|Azalea Trail]] up to the Antennas - or return loop option. Nice hike or ride through forest of maples, tulip poplars, ferns, oaks, and other hardwoods.
Located in [[Bays Mountain Park]].  Parallel alternative for [[Azalea|Azalea]] up to the Antennas - or return loop option. Nice hike or ride through forest of maples, tulip poplars, ferns, oaks, and other hardwoods.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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The path runs parallel and across the hollow from Azalea Trail. Continue up to Bays Mountain Road and over to the Antennas for an overlook of downtown Kingsport.
The path runs parallel and across the hollow from Azalea Trail. Continue up to Bays Mountain Road and over to the Antennas for an overlook of downtown Kingsport.
This trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Azalea]], [[Trail connects to::Chinquapin Trail]], and [[Trail connects to::Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]


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|Trailhead at [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]
|Trailhead at [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]
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|0.06
|0.06
|Junction with [[BMP Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]]
|Junction with [[Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]]
|0.94
|0.94
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|1.0
|1.0
|Trailhead at [[BMP Azalea Trail|Azalea Trail]]
|Trailhead at [[Azalea|Azalea Trail]]
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<!-- 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?  -->
Hard packed trail along former logging road.  The local mountain biking club has rerouted a section of the trail to give a more interesting path through the forest (although some of the former white blazes can still be seen which need to be covered).
Hard packed trail along former logging road.  The local mountain biking club has rerouted a section of the trail to give a more interesting path through the forest (although some of the former white blazes can still be seen which need to be covered).
== After the Hike ==
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Check out the animal habitats.


== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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36.52726,-82.5861~Antennas, elevation 2250'~[[Image:BMP Antennas.JPG|150px]]~MarkerE.png
36.52726,-82.5861~Antennas, elevation 2250'~[[Image:BMP Antennas.JPG|150px]]~MarkerE.png
36.51368,-82.60603~Trailhead at [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]~[[Image:BMP Lake Road sign at Big Oak Trail.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png
36.51368,-82.60603~Trailhead at [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]~[[Image:BMP Lake Road sign at Big Oak Trail.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png
36.51452,-82.60601~Junction with [[BMP Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Big Oak - Chinquapin Trail sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png
36.51452,-82.60601~Junction with [[Chinquapin Trail|Chinquapin Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Big Oak - Chinquapin Trail sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png
36.52221,-82.59283~Trailhead at [[BMP Azalea Trail|Azalea Trail]]~[[Image:BMP Split at Azalea and Big Oak Trails.JPG|150px]]~MarkerT.png
36.52221,-82.59283~Trailhead at [[Azalea|Azalea]]~[[Image:BMP Split at Azalea and Big Oak Trails.JPG|150px]]~MarkerT.png
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
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Revision as of 10:49, 4 October 2015


BMP Big Oak Trail.JPG
Trail Name Big Oak Trail
Park Bays Mountain Park
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking Signs
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 30 Min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only 		3.08 Mi4.957 km <br /> / 1.1 Mi1.77 km <br />
Trail Type Segment
Climb/Descent Elevation 1,025 Ft312.42 Meters <br /> / -804 Ft-245.059 Meters <br />
High Point 2,145 Ft715 Yards <br />653.796 Meters <br />
Parking 36° 30' 31.76" N, 82° 36' 34.36" W
Trailhead 36° 30' 48.91" N, 82° 36' 22.00" W
Nearest Medical Kingsport, TN
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Trail Overview

Located in Bays Mountain Park. Parallel alternative for Azalea up to the Antennas - or return loop option. Nice hike or ride through forest of maples, tulip poplars, ferns, oaks, and other hardwoods.

How to get there

From the main parking lot, pass through or around the bird and wolf habitats to reach Lake Road. Continue around to marked trailhead.

Route Description

The path runs parallel and across the hollow from Azalea Trail. Continue up to Bays Mountain Road and over to the Antennas for an overlook of downtown Kingsport.

This trail has connections to Azalea, Chinquapin Trail, and Lake Road

Miles Big Oak Trail Miles
0.0 Trailhead at Lake Road 1.0
0.06 Junction with Chinquapin Trail 0.94
1.0 Trailhead at Azalea Trail 0.0

Typical Conditions

Hard packed trail along former logging road. The local mountain biking club has rerouted a section of the trail to give a more interesting path through the forest (although some of the former white blazes can still be seen which need to be covered).

Misc. Information

Maps

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The following elevation profile proceeds from Lake Road to junction with Azalea Trail.

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Photos

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