Orchid Trail
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| Orchid 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 | Medium |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 45 min0.75 Hours <br />0.0469 Days <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 0.265 mi0.426 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.8 mi2.897 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | Segment |
| Low / High Point | 1,845 ft615 Yards <br />562.356 Meters <br /> / 2,161 ft720.333 Yards <br />658.673 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 315 ft96.012 Meters <br /> / (2 ft0.61 Meters <br />) – North-to-South |
| 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 / 38.2 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 30' 31.75" N, 82° 36' 34.38" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 30' 12.71" N, 82° 37' 8.18" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
Located in Bays Mountain Park. Trail between Lake Road and Bays Ridge Road down a hollow. Not certain if wild orchids can be seen along trail.
How to get there[edit]
The trail is not directly accessible from the main parking lot. Cross the dam and take either Follow Lake Road or Bays Ridge Road until a trail sign is seen.
Route Description[edit]
Short 0.4 mile connecting trail with many switchback through a hollow between the two park roads Lake Road and Bays Ridge Road.
| Miles | Orchid Trail | Miles | Elevation (ft) |
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| 0.0 | Trailhead at Lake Road | 0.4 | 1847 |
| 0.4 | Trailhead at Bays Ridge Road | 0.0 | 2156 |
Typical Conditions[edit]
Lesser used trail, thus dirt path well covered with fallen leaves. A few stone steps have been built long time ago.
Regulations[edit]
NO BIKES!