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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:WPSP Overlook Trail sign.jpg
{{Infobox Trail
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
                    | Image Name = WPSP Overlook Trail sign.jpg
|Trail Marking=None
                    | City = Kingsport
|Trail Use=Hiking
                    | State = Tennessee
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
                    | Marking = Light Green
|Hike Time=30 min
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Trail Distance=0.73 mi
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Round Trip Distance=1.46 mi
                    | Hike Time = 0.5
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | Distance = 0.8
|High Point=1,401 ft
                    | Elevation Gain = 75
|Low Point=1,289 ft
                    | High Point = 1365
|Elevation Gain=73 ft
                    | Latitude = 36.49028
|Elevation Loss=86 ft
                    | Longitude = -82.47718
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
                    | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
|Parking location=36.49028, -82.47718
|Trailhead location=36.49028, -82.47718
}}
}}
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36.49028,-82.47718~Overlook trailhead at soccer field parking~ ~MarkerA.png
36.486698,-82.480163~Double Blaze-RR Tie steps~[[Image:WPSP Overlook Trail sign.jpg|150px|Trailhead sign]]~MarkerG.png
36.48795,-82.47944~Overlook #1~ ~MarkerE.png
36.48719,-82.47995~Overlook #2~[[Image:WPSP Overlook Trail - Viewing I-81 Bridge.jpg|150px|I-81 Bridge over Ft. Patrick Henry Lake]]~MarkerE.png
36.49072,-82.48223~Darrell's Dream boundless playground~[[Image:WPSP_Darrel's_Dream_playground.jpg|150px]]~MarkerO.png
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Warriors' Path State Park]]. Can be hiked as a short loop to the overlooks or as a long loop utilizing the disc golf course. Overlooks have nice views of lake and Interstate 81 bridge.
Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. Short loop running along a ridge overlooking Ft. Patrick Henry Lake southeast of the soccer fields.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Trailhead appears to be a different location than what indicated on park map.  Follow the light green blazed trail.  There are many spur trails created from the neighborhood and disc golf course.   
Trailhead appears to be a different location than what indicated on park map.  Follow the light green blazed trail.  There are many spur trails created from the neighborhood and disc golf course.  The following hike detail decribes hiking the loop in a clockwise direction.  
 
Double trail route to the overlooks with many connector trails in between.  Trail eventually connects with the Domtar Cabin overlooking the lake.  Trail then loops along back park boundary where you are literately looking into peoples back yards.  Trail ends at Frisbee golf course.
 
The following hike detail describes hiking the loop in a clockwise direction.  


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:::Below trail profile for walking the loop clockwise.  Note only 100 ft elevation scale, thus easy.
[[File:WPSP Overlook Trail profile.JPG]]


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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For families with pre-school to early elementary children, the Darrell's Dream boundless playground offers many ways to burn off excess energy.
For families with pre-school to early elementary children, the Darrell's Dream boundless playground offers many ways to burn off excess energy.
== Misc. Information ==
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== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.49028" lon="-82.478" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="400" height="350" scale="yes" controls="large" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Overlook_Trail.kml
(A) 36.49028,-82.47718
Overlook trailhead at soccer field parking
(G) 36.486698,-82.480163
[[Image:WPSP Overlook Trail sign.jpg|150px|Trailhead sign]]
Double Blaze-RR Tie steps
(E) 36.48795,-82.47944
Overlook #1
(E) 36.48719,-82.47995
Overlook #2
[[Image:WPSP Overlook Trail - Viewing I-81 Bridge.jpg|150px|I-81 Bridge over Ft. Patrick Henry Lake]]
(O) 36.49072,-82.48223
Darrell's Dream boundless playground
[[Image:WPSP_Darrel's_Dream_playground.jpg|150px]]
</googlemap>
:::Below trail profile for walking the loop clockwise.  Note only 100 ft elevation scale, thus easy.
[[File:WPSP Overlook Trail profile.JPG]]
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]
== Photos ==
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Image:WPSP Overlook Trail path.jpg|Overlook Trail path thru woods
Image:WPSP Overlook Trail - Viewing I-81 Bridge.jpg|Viewing I-81 Bridge over Ft. Patrick Henry Lake
Image:WPSP Darrel's Dream playground.jpg|Darrel's Dream Playground
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</gallery>
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
[[Category:Overlook]]
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