Near River Mountain Road
Garden Mountain Lookout Tower
Near River Mountain Road
Moonshiners' Trail at Fire Tower Trail
Near River Mountain Road
Moonshiners' Trail banked switchback.
Near River Mountain Road
Moonshiners' Trail and River Mountain Road intersection

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River Mountain Road

5.0 (1 Rating)
A dirt and gravel road along the north rim of Bays Mountain Park.
3.2
mi
Distance
464
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.18mi
Distance
464ft
Elevation Gain
774ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,392ft
High Point
1,927ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a scenic and smooth dirt/gravel road that follows along the north rim of Bays Mountain Park. The elevation is rolling along the ridge with great views of Kingsport in the winter time. Be aware that the terrain is steep at the southern end, where the trail comes to an end at Feagan's Gap with an intersection with Black Hollow Road. If you're taking this trail north, you'll start this trail with a steep climb.

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Contributors
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