Chinquapin Trail

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Chinquapin Trail

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BMP Chinquapin Trail.JPG
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

HikingBikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

LakesMountains

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 60 min1 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 1.556 mi2.504 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.5 mi5.633 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 1,854 ft618 Yards <br />565.099 Meters <br />1,998 Ft666 Yards <br />608.99 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 145 Ft44.196 Meters <br /> / (182 Ft55.474 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 / 36.9 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map
Trailhead 36° 30' 52.20" N, 82° 36' 21.85" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Trail Profile

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 Fire Tower Trail 1.15
1.85 Trailhead at Big Oak Trail 0.0

Typical Conditions[edit]

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.

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