Bays Mtn - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Bays Mtn |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Nearby Town: | Kingsport |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | FROM GREENEVILLE, TN TO BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK On Route 93 pass under I-181 and turn left onto Wilcox Dr. Turn left at the first road, Meadowview Parkway, which turns into Reservoir Rd. Continue on Reservoir Rd. for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Bays Mountain Park Rd., take the left fork and continue up the mountain. FROM ROGERSVILLE, TN On Route 11-W turn onto I-181S. Turn off I-181 at Exit 52 (at Meadowview Conference Center). Turn right at the red light onto Reservoir Rd. Continue on Reservoir Rd. for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Bays Mountain Park Rd., take the left fork and continue up the mountain. FROM JOHNSON CITY, TN AND NORTH CAROLINA From I-26, which becomes I-181N at Kingsport, get off at Exit 52 (at Meadowview Conference Center). Turn left at the red light onto Reservoir Rd. Continue on Reservoir Rd. for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Bays Mountain Park Rd., take the left fork and continue up the mountain. FROM GATE CITY, BIG STONE GAP AND DUFFIELD, VA On U.S. 23 exit onto I-181S "labelled Johnson City exit." Exit I-181 at Exit 52 (at Meadowview Conference Center). Turn right at the red light onto Reservoir Rd. Continue on Reservoir Rd. for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Bays Mountain Park Rd., take the left fork and continue up the mountain. FROM BRISTOL AND ABINGDON,VA On I-81 take exit 57-B "Kingsport" onto I-181. On I-181N get off at Exit 52 (at Meadowview Conference Center). Turn left at the red light onto Reservoir Rd. Continue on Reservoir Rd. for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Bays Mountain Park Rd., take the left fork and continue up the mountain. FROM KNOXVILLE, CHATTANOOGA AND NASHVILLE, TN Take I-40E through Knoxville and exit left onto I-81N "Bristol". On I-81 take exit 57-B "Kingsport" onto I-181N. On I-181N get off at Exit 52 (at Meadowview Conference Center). Turn left at the red light onto Reservoir Rd. Continue on Reservoir Rd. for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Bays Mountain Park Rd., take the left fork and continue up the mountain. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 30.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Numerous Trailheads |
| Trails Used: | 19 different trails |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Springs |
| Management: | City Park Service |
| Contact Information: | 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd. Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: 423-229-9447 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Park Hours Regular Hours (March-May) (Sept.-Oct.) Park Grounds M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SAT 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM SUN 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nature Center M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SAT 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM SUN 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Summer Hours (June-Aug.) Park Grounds M-F 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM SAT 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM SUN 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nature Center M-F 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM SAT 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM SUN 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Winter Hours (Nov.-Feb.) Park Grounds M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SAT 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SUN 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Nature Center M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM SAT 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM SUN 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Entrance Fee is $3.00 per car or $12.00 per bus (school bus or larger). Fees for programs (planetarium, nature, and barge) are $1.50 per person. Tickets for these programs may be purchased at the Gift Shop in the Nature Center. This place sounds really interesting and it's close to Knoxville and Gatlinburg if you just want to take in a dayhike and have kids interested in astronomy. The park has a planetarium and live animals, fishing, etc. Does not mention camping but also does not say, no camping and I've weaseled my way into a lot of camping by just asking and appearing mature. Here's the website: http://www.baysmountain.com/ More trail info here: http://www.tehcc.org/BaysMtnPark.htm |
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