Big Oak Trail
| Big Oak Trail (log in to submit report) | |
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| Park | Bays Mountain Park |
| Land Owner | City of Kingsport |
| Located | Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park |
| Trail Marking | Signs |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Easy |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 0.927 mi1.492 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.08 mi4.957 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | Segment |
| Low / High Point | 1,841 ft613.667 Yards <br />561.137 Meters <br /> / 2,045 Ft681.667 Yards <br />623.316 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 0 Ft0 Meters <br /> / (203 Ft61.874 Meters <br />) – East-to-West |
| Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days | No hikes logged yet |
| NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list | 30 trails / 37.6 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 30' 48.92" N, 82° 36' 22.00" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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 |
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| 0.0 | Trailhead at Lake Road | 1.0 |
| 0.06 | Junction with Chinquapin Trail | 0.94 |
| 1.0 | Trailhead at Azalea Trail | 0.0 |
- The following elevation profile proceeds from Lake Road to junction with Azalea Trail.
Typical Conditions[edit]
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).
Gallery[edit]
The elevation profile proceeds from Lake Road to junction with Azalea Trail.
Cabin along Back Hollow Road