Bays Mountain-Lake Road, Fire Tower Trail

There are many trails to hike at Bays Mountain.  We met at Dot and drove over, paid at the gate and got a trail map.  After looking it over we decided on a combo trail that would include Lakeside trail, Lake Road trail, Fire Tower trail, and River Mountain Road for about a 4 and 1/2 mile hike.  The Fire Tower Trail was the most challenging, with a bit over a half mile climb, but we all made it to the top, although some of us were breathless!  

Several benches at the fire tower offered a view and a rest.

A familiar site as you enter Kingsport, the fire tower offers a different perspective.

  

Beavers have been here!

This deer was looking for a handout and got one from the next table!

Overlooking Kingsport from the Fire Tower.