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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = BMP Chinquapin Trail.JPG | | Image Name = BMP Chinquapin Trail.JPG | ||
| Trail Number = | |||
| Park = Bays Mountain Park | | Park = Bays Mountain Park | ||
| City = Kingsport | | City = Kingsport | ||
| State = Tennessee | | State = Tennessee | ||
| Marking = | | Marking = Signs | ||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| Hike Time = 60 Min | | Hike Time = 60 Min | ||
| Round Trip Distance = 3. | | Round Trip Distance = 3.50 Mi | ||
| Trail Distance = 1.58 Mi | | Trail Distance = 1.58 Mi | ||
| Trail Type = Segment | | Trail Type = Segment | ||
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== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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From the main parking lot, take Lake Road around to | From the main parking lot, take Lake Road around to unmarked trailhead or jump on Big Oak for short distance for other trailhead. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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The path meanders through the forest with planned switchbacks and bridge crossing. | The path meanders through the forest with planned switchbacks and bridge crossing. | ||
This trail has connections to [[Trail connects to::Big Oak Trail]], [[Trail connects to::Fire Tower Trail]], [[Trail connects to::Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]], and [[Trail connects to::Lakeside Trail]]. | |||
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|Junction with [[ | |Junction with [[Firetower Trail|Firetower Trail]] | ||
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|Trailhead at [[ | |Trailhead at [[Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]] | ||
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36.51452,-82.60601~Trailhead at [[ | 36.51452,-82.60601~Trailhead at [[Big Oak|Big Oak]]~[[Image:BMP Big Oak - Chinquapin Trail sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png | ||
36.51276,-82.61764~Junction with [[ | 36.51276,-82.61764~Junction with [[Firetower Trail|Firetower Trail]]~[[Image:BMP FT-CQ sign.JPG|50px]]~MarkerT.png | ||
36.50951,-82.62137~Trailhead at [[ | 36.50951,-82.62137~Trailhead at [[Lake Road (Bays Mountain Park)|Lake Road]]~ ~MarkerT.png | ||
36.51527,-82.60722~Trail bridge by Troop 51~[[Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail bridge1.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png | 36.51527,-82.60722~Trail bridge by Troop 51~[[Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail bridge1.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png | ||
36.51268,-82.61879~Trail bridge by Troop 51~[[Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail bridge2.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png | 36.51268,-82.61879~Trail bridge by Troop 51~[[Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail bridge2.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:07, 4 October 2015
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Trail Overview
Located in Bays Mountain Park. New mountain biking trail constructed by the local club. Good for an easier ride or hike through hardwood forest dotted with hemlocks.
How to get there
From the main parking lot, take Lake Road around to unmarked trailhead or jump on Big Oak for short distance for other trailhead.
Route Description
The path meanders through the forest with planned switchbacks and bridge crossing.
This trail has connections to Big Oak Trail, Fire Tower Trail, Lake Road, and Lakeside Trail.
| Miles | Chinquapin Trail | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Trailhead at Lake Road | 1.85 |
| 0.7 | Junction with Firetower Trail | 1.15 |
| 1.85 | Trailhead at Big Oak Trail | 0.0 |
Typical Conditions
Hard packed trail with groove down the middle from the mountain bikes. Some rocks located at key spots. Several wood bridges constructed by BSA Troop 51.
Misc. Information
Maps
Photos
Boy Scouts of America Built Bridge
Boy Scouts of America Built Bridge
