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|Banner Image=File:To Fall Creek Loop Trail.jpg
| Image Name = To Fall Creek Loop Trail.jpg
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
| Park = Warriors Path State Park
|Trail Marking=Orange
| City = Kingsport
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
| State = Tennessee
|Trail Features=Vistas
| Marking = None
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Hike Time=30 Min
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Trail Distance=0.92 mi
| Hike Time = 45 Min
|Round Trip Distance=0.92 mi
| Round Trip Distance = 1.2 Mi
|Trail Type=Loop
| Trail Distance = 1.2 Mi
|High Point=1,496 Ft
| Trail Type = Loop
|Low Point=1,297 ft
| Elevation Gain = 549 Ft
|Elevation Gain=170 Ft
| Elevation Loss = -549 Ft
|Elevation Loss=170 Ft
| High Point = 1,499 Ft
|Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise
| Parking coords = 36.50412,-82.46718
|Parking location=36.50412, -82.46718
| Trailhead coords = 36.50412,-82.46718
|Trailhead location=36.50412, -82.46718
| Medical = Indian Path Hospital
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Devil's Backbone}}
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The path for Fall Creek Loop is shown in dark blue, while [[Devil's Backbone|Devil's Backbone Trail]] is shown in red for reference.  Note that Fall Creek Loop has two water crossings, but only one over a bridge.
 
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Also another set of benches at the Lake Hollow trailhead by the campground entrance.
Also another set of benches at the Lake Hollow trailhead by the campground entrance.
== Maps ==
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The path for Fall Creek Loop is shown in dark blue below, while [[Devil's Backbone|Devil's Backbone Trail]] is shown in red for reference.  Note that Fall Creek Loop has two water crossings, but only one over a bridge.
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36.50294,-82.46880~Intersection Devil's Backbone-Fall Creek Loop~ ~MarkerT.png
36.50252,-82.46827~Ulster Project benches~[[Image:WPSP_Fall_Creek_Loop_Trail_-_Ulster_sign.jpg‎|150px|Ulster Project Peace Bench]]~MarkerG.png
36.50137,-82.46522~creek crossing - no bridge~[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop water crossing.JPG|150px]]~MarkerJ.png
36.50412,-82.46718~trailhead from Childress Road~ ~MarkerA.png
36.50294,-82.46880~Trail bridge~[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail bridge.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png
36.50257, -82.46660~Wood duck box placed for Girl Scout Gold Project~[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail wood duck box1.JPG|150px]]~MarkerD.png
36.49986, -82.46580~Wood duck box in tulip poplar for Girl Scout Gold Project~[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail wood duck box2.JPG|150px]]~MarkerD.png
36.50625,-82.46523~Bridgeless fording of Fall Creek~[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop crossing.JPG|150px]]~MarkerJ.png
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:::Note the elevation scale has only 225 ft range, thus easy walking.
[[File:WPSP Fall Creek Loop 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_Fall_Creek_Falls_Loop_Ulster_Project.jpg|Ulster Project benches
|Marker Description=
Image:WPSP_Fall_Creek_Falls_Loop_cascades.jpg‎|Fall Creek Falls
|Marker Location=36.50294,-82.46880
Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail wood duck box1.JPG|wood duck box
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|Icon Type=Point of interest
 
|Marker Title=Ulster Project benches
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=creek crossing - no bridge
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|Marker Location=36.50137,-82.46522
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|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.50412,-82.46718
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|Marker Location=36.50294,-82.46880
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|Marker Title=Wood duck box placed for Girl Scout Gold Project
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail wood duck box1.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.50257, -82.46660
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|Marker Title=Wood duck box in tulip poplar for Girl Scout Gold Project
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail wood duck box2.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.49986, -82.46580
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|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Bridgeless fording of Fall Creek
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop crossing.JPG|150px]]
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 2 May 2024

Fall Creek Loop

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To Fall Creek Loop Trail.jpg
Park Warriors' Path State Park
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Orange
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Vistas

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 30 Min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.92 mi1.481 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.92 mi1.481 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Loop
Low / High Point 1,297 ft432.333 Yards <br />395.326 Meters <br /> / 1,496 Ft498.667 Yards <br />455.981 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 170 Ft51.816 Meters <br /> / (170 Ft51.816 Meters <br />) – Clockwise
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 10 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 24 trails / 18.6 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 14.83" N, 82° 28' 1.85" W Map
Trailhead 36° 30' 14.83" N, 82° 28' 1.85" W Map
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The path for Fall Creek Loop is shown in dark blue, while Devil's Backbone Trail is shown in red for reference. Note that Fall Creek Loop has two water crossings, but only one over a bridge.

Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Warriors Path State Park. Loop trail at the end of the Devil's Backbone Trail continuing around through fields and woodlots.

How to get there[edit]

Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage.

First trail access point is from Devil's Backbone Trail.

Second trailhead is found from the main park entrance by:

  1. Take Fall Creek Road north across bridge and through golf course.
  2. Turn right (east) on Old Mill Road.
  3. Turn right (south) on Childress Ferry Road. There is a bridgeless water crossing, thus not passible after heavy rain.
  4. Turn around in the tight cul-de-sac and park along the road (not at the turnaround)
  5. Sign for trailhead at locked gate can be seen nearby.

Route Description[edit]

Two starting points for this 1.0 mile loop trail. First is from continuing from Devil's Backbone Trail; while the other is from parking at end of Childress Ferry Road. Below descriptions are for hiking in a clockwise route.

Distance DB Fall Creek Loop Trail Distance CF
0.0 mi Intersection at Devil's Backbone Trail. Cross bridge and proceed down old farm road. 0.9 mi
0.1 At Childress Ferry trailhead. Proceed up hill through open area. 0.0
0.4 Bridgeless creek crossing. Easy jump except after hard rain. 0.3
0.6 Wood duck box seen in tulip poplar tree - Girl Scout Gold project. 0.5
0.9 Ulster Project Peace Bench under maple tree. 0.8

Distances are +/- 0.1 mile due to rounding.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Mown trail through open fields darting into forests. Check for ticks afterwards in summer.

Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc.[edit]

No fee required.
NO HORSES on this trail!

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

Along the trail are a set of benches placed by the Ulster Project, which works with Northern Ireland teenagers to enable leadership and reconcilation between Protestants and Catholics. The program hosts the youth in US cities during July to work on a series of projects and tour the area. These benches were placed in the 90s. For more information see Kingsport Ulster Project

Also another set of benches at the Lake Hollow trailhead by the campground entrance.

Photos[edit]





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