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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:WPSP Riverbank Trail sign.JPG
                    | Image Name = WPSP Riverbank Trail sign.JPG
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
                    | Park = Warriors Path State Park
|Trail Marking=Blue
                    | City = Kingsport
|Trail Use=Hiking, Fishing
                    | State = Tennessee
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
                    | Marking = Dark Blue
|Hike Time=15 min
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}}
|Trail Distance=0.24 mi
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Round Trip Distance=0.48 mi
                    | Hike Time = 0.25
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | Distance = 0.27
|High Point=1,289 ft
                    | Elevation Gain = 39
|Low Point=1,271 ft
                    | High Point = 1421
|Elevation Gain=3 ft
                    | Latitude = 36.49870
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
                    | Longitude = -82.48225
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
                    | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
|Parking location=36.4987, -82.48225
|Trailhead location=36.4987, -82.48225
}}
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Lakeshore}}


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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground.  There are dark blue trail blazes.  Sometimes the route splits into an upper and lower path due to folks working their way along the steep hillside.  At boat launch, can continue onto [[WPSP Lakeshore Trail]].  And right below Fall Creek Road at the bridge is an extremely popular fishing spot.
Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground.  There are dark blue trail blazes.  Sometimes the route splits into an upper and lower path due to folks working their way along the steep hillside.  At boat launch, can continue onto [[Trail connects to::Lakeshore|Lakeshore Trail]].  And right below Fall Creek Road at the bridge is an extremely popular fishing spot.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length versus 0.27 mile actual/sign information.
The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length versus 0.31 mile actual/sign information.
 
== Maps ==
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The path shown below in red is this Riverbank Trail.  The section in orange is the [[WPSP Lakeshore Trail]].
 
<display_map center="36.5,-82.485" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="auto" height="550" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Riverbank_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lakeshore_Trail.kml">
 
36.50057,-82.4858~Trailhead at Fall Creek Road~ ~MarkerA.png
36.49870,-82.48225~Trailhead by boat launch~ ~MarkerA.png
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[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Point of interest
Image:WPSP Boat Launch.JPG|Boat Launch
|Marker Title=Trailhead at Fall Creek Road
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|Marker Location=36.50057,-82.4858
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|Icon Type=Trail sign
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
|Marker Title=Trailhead by boat launch
|Marker Location=36.49870,-82.48225
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Latest revision as of 12:15, 29 December 2018

Riverbank

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WPSP Riverbank Trail sign.JPG
Park Warriors' Path State Park
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Blue
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingFishing

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail


Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 15 min0.25 Hours <br />0.0156 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.24 mi0.386 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.48 mi0.772 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type In-and-Out
Low / High Point 1,271 ft423.667 Yards <br />387.401 Meters <br /> / 1,289 ft429.667 Yards <br />392.887 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 3 ft0.914 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – East-to-West
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 3 logged hikes (1 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 25 trails / 20.5 mi of trail
Parking 36° 29' 55.32" N, 82° 28' 56.10" W Map
Trailhead 36° 29' 55.32" N, 82° 28' 56.10" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Warriors Path State Park. A 0.27 mile walk on the sloping hillside along Ft. Patrick Henry Lake/Holston River.

How to get there[edit]

Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage. There are two trailheads. One is at Fall Creek Road just south of the bridge; while the other is at the boat launch in the park campground.

Route Description[edit]

Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground. There are dark blue trail blazes. Sometimes the route splits into an upper and lower path due to folks working their way along the steep hillside. At boat launch, can continue onto Lakeshore Trail. And right below Fall Creek Road at the bridge is an extremely popular fishing spot.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Well worn path with detours as the trees fall.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fee required.

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length versus 0.31 mile actual/sign information.

Photos[edit]


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