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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:WPSP SW Boardwalk.jpg
| Image Name = Sinking Waters information sign.jpg
|Trail Highlight=Three connected loops and a stream that disappears into a sinkhole
| Trail Number =  
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
| Park = Warriors Path State Park
|Trail Marking=Green, Yellow, Blue
| City = Kingsport
|Trail Use=Hiking
| State = Tennessee
|Trail Features=Vistas, Caves
| Marking = None
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}}
|Hike Time=1 hr
| Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Trail Distance=1.75 mi
| Hike Time = 1 Hour
|Round Trip Distance=2.14 mi
| Round Trip Distance = 2.23 Mi
|Trail Type=Loop
| Trail Distance = 2.23 Mi
|High Point=1,607 ft
| Trail Type = Loop
|Low Point=1,325 ft
| Elevation Gain = 751 Ft
|Elevation Gain=338 ft
| Elevation Loss = -751 Ft
|Elevation Loss=338 ft
| High Point = 1,637 Ft
|Elevation Change Direction=Counter Clockwise
| Parking coords = 36.516591,-82.473665
|Parking location=36.51659, -82.47366
| Trailhead coords = 36.516591,-82.473665
|Trailhead location=36.51659, -82.47366
| Medical = Indian Path Hospital
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| Photos =
| Winter photos = True
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| Other = Historical information
| Comment =
| Date reviewed = 10/16/2015
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{{Trail Map}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Warriors' Path State Park]]. Nice quick hike nearby for those in Kingsport. Interesting view of a stream flowing and disappearing into a sink hole (thus the name sinking waters). Three connected loops offer many options to create a hike or run, to suit your interest. Good views to the south for those that make it to the ridge top, especially on early winter mornings. Also a good location for blackberries and raspberries during the warm summer months and paw paws in September.
Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. Nice quick hike nearby for those in Kingsport. Interesting view of a stream flowing and disappearing into a sink hole (thus the name sinking waters). Can also be made part of a nice jogging route. Good views to the south for those that make it to the ridge top, especially on winter early mornings. Also a good location for blackberries and raspberries during the warm summer months.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From the [[Warriors Path State Park#How to get there|park headquarters]]...
From the [[Warriors Path State Park#How to get there|park headquarters]]...
# Take Fall Creek Road north across the Holston River.  
# Take Fall Creek Rd across the Holston River.  
# Continue past the golf course and turn left on Moody Lane.  
# Continue past the golf course and turn left on Moody Lane.  
# Turn left on to Cedar Branch Road.
# Turn left on to Cedar Branch Rd
# Gravel parking lot on your left as the road turns right.
# Gravel parking lot on your left as the road turns right
 
'''Warning!''' There is a gate to the parking lot on Cedar Branch Road. I have often found it closed and locked well into late in the morning (no clue about other times as that's my usual hike time). If it's during daylight hours, you can try contacting the park office to request an unlocking. Call the main office at 423-239-8531.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
[[File:Sinking waters profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]]
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The trail consists of three connected loops. Starting from the typical access point on Cedar Branch Road is the greenish blue blazed forest or ridge loop offering some views to the south. The middle loop is the yellow blazed field loop. The final loop and location of the sinking waters namesake is the blue blazed wetlands loop. The wetlands loop is connected to the park golf course.  
The trail can be made very short or long by taking the loops as desired. The description below is for an "always turn right" route, (almost always) taking the trail to the right when it splits.


<tab class=wikitable border=1 sep=comma head=top>
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
Section,Distance (mi),Marking
|-
Parking to Forest Loop Connector,0.09,Green
!Miles Out
Forest Loop,0.64,Green
!{{PAGENAME}}
Forest and Field Loop Connector,0.08,Green
!Miles Back
Field Loop,0.56,Yellow
!Elevation (ft)
Field and Wetlands Loop Connector,0.14,Yellow
|-
Wetlands Loop,0.39,Blue
|0.0
Wetlands Loop Golf Course Connector,0.1,Blue
|Trail head
</tab>
|2.19
 
|1,479
The trail can be made very short or long by taking the loops as desired. The description below is for an "always turn right" route starting from Cedar Branch Road, (almost always) taking the trail to the right when it splits.
|-
 
|0.05
<tab class=wikitable border=1 sep=semicolon head=top>
|Trail bridge and spring house
Miles Out;{{PAGENAME}};Miles Back;Elevation (ft)
|2.14
0.0;Trail head;2.19;1,479
|1,457
0.05;Trail bridge and spring house;2.14;1,457
|-
0.1;Trail head;2.09;1,494
|0.1
0.3;Pass ridge sign and trail high point;1.89;1,637
|Trail head
0.5;Descend ridge on stairs;1.69;1,499
|2.09
0.54;Rejoin lower trail at sign;1.65;1,448
|1,494
0.62;Turn right at bench for 2nd loop;1.57;1,426
|-
0.73;Bench on upper part of the middle loop;1.46;1,498
|0.3
0.95;Trail head;1.24;1,373
|Pass ridge sign and trail high point
1.0;Bench and sign at paved section and small bridge;1.19;1,382
|1.89
1.09;Enter boardwalk section;1.10;1,330
|1,637
1.2;Turn right to head to golf course;0.99;1,368
|-
1.29;Trail head;0.90;1,388
|0.5
1.44;View sinking waters;0.75;1,375
|Descend ridge on stairs
1.48;Leave boardwalk section;0.71;1,479
|1.69
1.6;Stay right for middle loop;0.59;1,372
|1,499
1.63;Sign about Coffman family;0.56;1,373
|-
1.83;Complete middle loop;0.36;1,418
|0.54
1.9;Begin lower portion of the first loop;0.29;1,443
|Rejoin lower trail at sign
2.1;Complete the first loop;0.09;1,499
|1.65
2.19;Hike complete;0.0;1,479
|1,448
</tab>
|-
|0.62
|Turn right at bench for 2nd loop
|1.57
|1,426
|-
|0.73
|Bench on upper part of the middle loop
|1.46
|1,498
|-
|0.95
|Trail head
|1.24
|1,373
|-
|1.0
|Bench and sign at paved section and small bridge
|1.19
|1,382
|-
|1.09
|Enter boardwalk section
|1.10
|1,330
|-
|1.2
|Turn right to head to golf course
|0.99
|1,368
|-
|1.29
|Trail head
|0.90
|1,388
|-
|1.44
|View sinking waters
|0.75
|1,375
|-
|1.48
|Leave boardwalk section
|0.71
|1,479
|-
|1.6
|Stay right for middle loop
|0.59
|1,372
|-
|1.63
|Sign about Coffman family
|0.56
|1,373
|-
|1.83
|Complete middle loop
|0.36
|1,418
|-
|1.9
|Begin lower portion of the first loop
|0.29
|1,443
|-
|2.1
|Complete the first loop
|0.09
|1,499
|-
|2.19
|Hike complete
|0.0
|1,479
|}


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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The trails are fairly well maintained with boardwalks in the wetter parts and stairs on the steeper parts. Some side trails exist without posted signs.
The trails are fairly well maintained with boardwalks in the wetter parts and stairs on the steeper parts. Some side trails exist without posted signs. No trail blazes.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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In recent times the land was owned by (?) who bought it for his daughters to have a spot to ride horses. In (?) he donated to the park.
In recent times the land was owned by (?) who bought it for his daughters to have a spot to ride horses. In (?) he donated to the park.
== Maps ==
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<display_map center="36.514327,-82.478399" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="auto" height="450" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Sinking_Waters.kml">
36.516591,-82.473665~Parking and trail head~[[Image:WPSP SW parking lot.jpg|150px|Parking lot sign]]~MarkerA.png
36.51005,-82.481275~ ~[[File:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|150px|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole]]<br>The namesake sinking waters<br>disappearing into a hole~MarkerB.png
36.512945,-82.480961~Unmarked trail turn~Must turn right uphill or left to follow the creek on your right to continue in the correct direction. Not sure where the other path will take you~MarkerT.png
36.515965,-82.477991~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW sign on NorthEast loop.jpg|150px|Sign on ridge of the first loop]]~MarkerG.png
36.514836,-82.477365~Trail stairs~[[Image:WPSP SW stairs.jpg|150px|Stairs coming off of the ridge]]~MarkerG.png
36.514300,-82.476834~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW trail sign near stairs.jpg|150px|Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining]]~MarkerG.png
36.513507,-82.477734~Bench~[[Image:WPSP SW bench at 2nd loop split.jpg|150px|Bench]]~MarkerK.png
36.513756,-82.479150~Bench~[[Image:WPSP SW bench on North middle loop.jpg|150px|Bench on North leg of 2nd loop]]~MarkerK.png
36.512311,-82.479665~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW Sign on South mid loop.jpg|150px|Sign on south end of the middle loop]]~MarkerG.png
36.511608,-82.480456~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW sign at mid loop rejoin.jpg|150px|Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk]]~MarkerG.png
36.511634,-82.480276~Bench~[[Image:WPSP SW bench at paved portion.jpg|150px|Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk]]~MarkerK.png
36.510686,-82.481056~Trail signs~[[Image:WPSP SW boardwalk sign front.jpg|150px|Front side of boardwalk sign]]<br>[[Image:WPSP SW Boardwalk sign back.jpg|150px|Back side of boardwalk sign]]~MarkerG.png
36.509158,-82.481430~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW Golf Course Entrance.jpg|150px|Golf Course Entrance sign]]~MarkerG.png
36.508427,-82.481489~Collapsed shed~[[Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 1.jpg|150px|Collapsed shed]]~MarkerV.png
36.508385,-82.481618~Structure remains~ ~MarkerV.png
36.516404,-82.474316~Water bridge~[[Image:WPSP SW bridge.jpg|150px|Bridge near parking]]~MarkerL.png
36.515910,-82.475133~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW Sign on SouthEast Loop.jpg|150px|Sign on south end of the first loop]]~MarkerG.png
36.516526,-82.474229~Spring house~[[Image:WPSP SW spring house.jpg|150px|Spring house]]~MarkerG.png
</display_map>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
<gallery>
{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Parking
Image:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole
|Marker Title=Parking and trail head
Image:WPSP SW bench at paved portion.jpg|Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW parking lot.jpg|150px|Parking lot sign]]
Image:WPSP SW bench at 2nd loop split.jpg|Bench at 2nd loop split
|Marker Location=36.516591,-82.473665
Image:WPSP SW bench on North middle loop.jpg|Bench on North leg of 2nd loop
}}
Image:WPSP SW Boardwalk sign back.jpg|Back side of boardwalk sign
{{Map Marker
Image:WPSP SW boardwalk sign front.jpg|Front side of boardwalk sign
|Icon Type=Photo spot
Image:WPSP SW Boardwalk.jpg|Boardwalk
|Marker Title=The Sinking Waters
Image:WPSP SW bridge.jpg|Bridge near parking
|Marker Description=[[File:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|150px|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole]]<br>The namesake sinking waters<br>disappearing into a hole
Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 1.jpg|Collapsed shed
|Marker Location=36.51005,-82.481275
Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 2.jpg|Collapsed shed
}}
Image:WPSP SW Golf Course Entrance.jpg|Golf Course Entrance sign
{{Map Marker
Image:WPSP SW parking lot.jpg|Parking lot sign
|Icon Type=Trail sign
Image:WPSP SW sign at mid loop rejoin.jpg|Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk
|Marker Title=Unmarked trail turn
Image:WPSP SW sign at sink hole.jpg|Sinking waters sign
|Marker Description=Must turn right uphill or left to follow the creek on your right to continue in the correct direction. Not sure where the other path will take you
Image:WPSP SW sign on NorthEast loop.jpg|Sign on ridge of the first loop
|Marker Location=36.512945,-82.480961
Image:WPSP SW Sign on South mid loop.jpg|Sign on south end of the middle loop
}}
Image:WPSP SW Sign on SouthEast Loop.jpg|Sign on south end of the first loop
{{Map Marker
Image:WPSP SW spring house.jpg|Spring house
|Icon Type=Point of interest
Image:WPSP SW Squirrel Attack 1.jpg|Squirrels attracted to synthetic decking
|Marker Title=Trail sign
Image:WPSP SW stairs.jpg|Stairs coming off of the ridge
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW sign on NorthEast loop.jpg|150px|Sign on ridge of the first loop]]
Image:WPSP SW trail sign near stairs.jpg|Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining
|Marker Location=36.515965,-82.477991
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}}
</gallery>
{{Map Marker
 
|Icon Type=Point of interest
<!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. Please keep the State category. To make a new category just type [[Category:mycategory]]. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. -->
|Marker Title=Trail stairs
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW stairs.jpg|150px|Stairs coming off of the ridge]]
|Marker Location=36.514836,-82.477365
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Trail sign
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW trail sign near stairs.jpg|150px|Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining]]
|Marker Location=36.514300,-82.476834
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Bench
|Marker Title=Bench
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW bench at 2nd loop split.jpg|150px|Bench]]
|Marker Location=36.513507,-82.477734
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Bench
|Marker Title=Bench
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW bench on North middle loop.jpg|150px|Bench on North leg of 2nd loop]]
|Marker Location=36.513756,-82.479150
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Trail sign
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW Sign on South mid loop.jpg|150px|Sign on south end of the middle loop]]
|Marker Location=36.512311,-82.479665
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Trail sign
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW sign at mid loop rejoin.jpg|150px|Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk]]
|Marker Location=36.511608,-82.480456
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Bench
|Marker Title=Bench
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW bench at paved portion.jpg|150px|Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk]]
|Marker Location=36.511634,-82.480276
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Trail signs
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW boardwalk sign front.jpg|150px|Front side of boardwalk sign]]<br>[[Image:WPSP SW Boardwalk sign back.jpg|150px|Back side of boardwalk sign]]
|Marker Location=36.510686,-82.481056
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Trail sign
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW Golf Course Entrance.jpg|150px|Golf Course Entrance sign]]
|Marker Location=36.509158,-82.481430
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Old structure
|Marker Title=Collapsed shed
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 1.jpg|150px|Collapsed shed]]
|Marker Location=36.508427,-82.481489
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Old structure
|Marker Title=Structure remains
|Marker Location=36.508385,-82.481618
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Water bridge
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW bridge.jpg|150px|Bridge near parking]]
|Marker Location=36.516404,-82.474316
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Trail sign
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW Sign on SouthEast Loop.jpg|150px|Sign on south end of the first loop]]
|Marker Location=36.515910,-82.475133
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Spring house
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW spring house.jpg|150px|Spring house]]
|Marker Location=36.516526,-82.474229
}}
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