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| Trail Name
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Phipps Bend Trail
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| Nearest City
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Surgoinsville
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| State
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Tennesse
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| Trail Marking
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Orange
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| Trail Use/Features
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| Difficulty Rating
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Easy
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| Hiking Time
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22 Hours <br />0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
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| High Point
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| Nearest Medical
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Kingsport, TN
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Trail Overview
In-and-out hike along an old gravel road around the bend in Holston River at Phipps Bend Industrial Park.
How to get there
From Kingsport, TN
- Take Highway 11W west.
- South on Phipps Bend Road.
- At the Cooper Standard business, turn left/east onto unnamed road.
- Reaching parking area at coordinates.
The trail heads south along gravel roadway.
Route Description
An in-and-out hike along an old gravel road - roughly five miles round trial. Path is also used by trail runners, mountain bikes, and horses. Ends at farmer's field.
Typical Conditions
Hard packed gravel - shared with bikes, so be alert. Swampy areas and Holston River with lots of wildlife to observe.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fee. Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset.
After the Hike
Visit the camp store for ice cream or a soda. Check out the park visitors center.
Misc. Information
Maps
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Trailhead parking
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