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  | Park = Warriors Path State Park
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  | Hike Time = 1.5 Hours
  | Hike Time = 1.5 Hours
  | Round Trip Distance = 2.25 Mi
  | Round Trip Distance = 2.25 Mi
  | Trail Distance = 2.25 Mi
  | Trail Distance = 2.19 Mi
  | Trail Type = Loop
  | Trail Type = Loop
  | Elevation Gain = 753 Ft
  | Elevation Gain = 817 Ft
  | Elevation Loss = -753 Ft
  | Elevation Loss = -729 Ft
  | High Point = 1,600 Ft
  | High Point = 1,597 Ft
  | Parking coords = 36.49213,-82.46857
  | Parking coords = 36.49213,-82.46857
  | Trailhead coords = 36.49213,-82.46857
  | Trailhead coords = 36.490852,-82.470255
  | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
  | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]].  
Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]] and part of the Mountain Bike Trail system, Darwin's Revenge is one of the three main loops to hike or bike. Good for stretching your legs, but don't expect seclusion or sounds of nature as this trail in particular stays close to I-81, but it does offer some good views of the river.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From main entrance of [[Warriors Path State Park]]:
From the main entrance of [[Warriors Path State Park]]:
#Go north on Fall Creek Road for 2.4 miles.
#Go north on Fall Creek Road for 2.4 miles.
#Turn right (east) onto Old Mill Road for 0.8 miles.
#Turn right (east) onto Old Mill Road for 0.8 miles.
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== Route Description==
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Darwin's Revenge is typically done as a loop using a little bit of [[Lake Road (Warriors Path State Park)|Lake Road]] and [[Boneyard Connector]] to either get started or to finish.
The trail has connections with [[Trail connects to::Boneyard]], [[Trail connects to::Wahoo]], and [[Trail connects to::Darwin's Connector]]


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==

Revision as of 16:07, 25 October 2015

WPSP Mt Bike Trails sign.jpg
Trail Name Darwin's Revenge
Park Warriors Path State Park
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking None
Trail Use/Features Dnr bike.png Dnr hiking.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Hard
Hiking Time 1.5 Hours0.0938 Days <br />90 Min <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only
2.25 Mi3.621 km <br /> / 2.19 Mi3.524 km <br />
Trail Type Loop
Climb/Descent Elevation 817 Ft249.022 Meters <br /> / -729 Ft-222.199 Meters <br />
High Point 1,597 Ft532.333 Yards <br />486.766 Meters <br />
Parking 36° 29' 31.67" N, 82° 28' 6.85" W
Trailhead 36° 29' 27.07" N, 82° 28' 12.92" W
Nearest Medical Indian Path Hospital
Trip Reports Click Here
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Trail Overview

Located in Warriors Path State Park and part of the Mountain Bike Trail system, Darwin's Revenge is one of the three main loops to hike or bike. Good for stretching your legs, but don't expect seclusion or sounds of nature as this trail in particular stays close to I-81, but it does offer some good views of the river.

How to get there

From the main entrance of Warriors Path State Park:

  1. Go north on Fall Creek Road for 2.4 miles.
  2. Turn right (east) onto Old Mill Road for 0.8 miles.
  3. Turn right (south) onto Childress Ferry Road for just roughly 100 yards.
  4. Turn left (east) onto Buttermilk Road for 1.2 miles.
  5. Turn right (south) onto Freeman Road for 0.5 mile.
  6. Continue when road changes from asphalt to gravel.

Trailhead at gravel parking lot.

Route Description

Darwin's Revenge is typically done as a loop using a little bit of Lake Road and Boneyard Connector to either get started or to finish.

The trail has connections with Boneyard, Wahoo, and Darwin's Connector

Typical Conditions

The mountain biking association SORBA Tri-Cities handles the trail maintenance, thus generally in good condition. While there are no blazes to guide you through the forest, the narrow single tracks are well established. Grab a trail map at the parking lot kiosk to help you decipher intersections; some which could use signs. Be aware for approaching bike riders who can come up quickly on your group. Step aside to let them safely pass.

Fees, Permits, etc.

No fee required. Dogs are allowed on or off leash. Do not drink any water without treatment!

After the Hike

Misc. Information

Maps

Click the official trail map: File:WPSP Mtn Bike Trails 12-28-11.pdf

State Park Map

Darwin's Revenge is the red line. Boneyard is dark green. Whitetail Loop with Rock City is dark blue. All three routes start from the parking lot kiosk.

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Photos