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{{Trail | |||
| Trail Number = | | Trail Number = | ||
| Park = Warriors Path State Park | | Park = Warriors' Path State Park | ||
| Land Owner = | |||
| Wilderness Area = | |||
| City = Kingsport | | City = Kingsport | ||
| | | Trail Marking = Blue, Yellow, Red | ||
| | | Trail Use = | ||
| Trail | | Trail Features = | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| Hike Time = 1 | | Hike Time = 1 hr | ||
| | | Trail Distance = 2.23 mi | ||
| | | Round Trip Distance = 2.23 | ||
| Trail Type = Loop | | Trail Type = Loop | ||
| | | Low Point = 1,357 ft | ||
| | | High Point = 1,641 ft | ||
| | | Elevation Change = 423 ft | ||
| Parking | | Parking location = 36.516591,-82.473665 | ||
| Trailhead | | Trailhead location = 36.516591,-82.473665 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | |||
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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. | ||
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Revision as of 23:31, 18 November 2018
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| Park | Warriors' Path State Park |
| Located | Kingsport, Tennessee |
| Trail Marking | Blue, Yellow, Red |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Easy |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 2.23 mi3.589 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 2.232.23 mi <br />3.589 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | Loop |
| Low / High Point | 1,357 ft452.333 Yards <br />413.614 Meters <br /> / 1,641 ft547 Yards <br />500.177 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | {{{Elevation Gain}}}"{{{Elevation Gain}}}" is not a number. / ({{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.) – {{{Elevation Change Direction}}} |
| Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days | 21 logged hikes (0 recent) |
| NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list | 25 trails / 19.6 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 30' 59.73" N, 82° 28' 25.19" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 30' 59.73" N, 82° 28' 25.19" W Map |
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Trail Overview
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
From the park headquarters...
- Take Fall Creek Rd across the Holston River.
- Continue past the golf course and turn left on Moody Lane.
- Turn left on to Cedar Branch Rd
- Gravel parking lot on your left as the road turns right
Route Description
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.
| Miles Out | Sinking Waters | Miles Back | Elevation (ft) |
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| 0.0 | Trail head | 2.19 | 1,479 |
| 0.05 | Trail bridge and spring house | 2.14 | 1,457 |
| 0.1 | Trail head | 2.09 | 1,494 |
| 0.3 | Pass ridge sign and trail high point | 1.89 | 1,637 |
| 0.5 | Descend ridge on stairs | 1.69 | 1,499 |
| 0.54 | Rejoin lower trail at sign | 1.65 | 1,448 |
| 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
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.
None needed, just park and go.
Misc. Information
Blackberries and raspberries abound in late June and July.
At night along the boardwalk a barred owl may ask "who cooks for you, who cooks for y'all."
According to the signs, the Coffman family settled in the area in the late 1860's. They tried to farm, but frequent floods swept away their cornfield and peach orchard. To get by they switched to blacksmithing and built a shop in the area.
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.
Photos
Parking lot sign pre-2015
Cedar Branch Creek disappearing into a sink hole on the wetlands loop
Profile chart
Sinking waters sinkhole after a lot of rain in December 2018
Warriors Path Sinking Waters trail sign back at the boardwalk
Warriors Path Sinking Waters view of boardwalk entrance
Warriors Path Sinking Waters collapsed shed (cabin?!) near golf course
collapsed shed near golf course
sign at golf course entrance
Lower end of Meadow Loop (2nd loop)
Sign where lower Ridge Loop rejoins itself
Squirrels attracted to synthetic decking on wetlands loop
Warriors Path Sinking Waters bench where the 2nd loop splits
Warriors Path Sinking Waters bench between mid loop and boardwalk
Warriors Path Sinking Waters bench on North portion of mid loop
Warriors Path Sinking Waters sign at board walk - front side
Warriors Path Sinking Waters bridge near parking lot
New sign at parking lot. Vandalized within weeks of placement.
Just before 2nd loop rejoins before boardwalk
Sign at the Sinking Waters namesake
On top of the ridge loop (1st loop)
Spring House (now knocked over)
Where upper Ridge loop rejoins lower loop
Sign near the stairs at far side of Ridge Loop
The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole
Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk
Bench at 2nd loop split
Bench on North leg of 2nd loop
Back side of boardwalk sign
Front side of boardwalk sign
Boardwalk
Bridge near parking
Collapsed shed
Collapsed shed
Golf Course Entrance sign
Parking lot sign
Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk
Sinking waters sign
Sign on ridge of the first loop
Sign on south end of the middle loop
Sign on south end of the first loop
Spring house
Squirrels attracted to synthetic decking
Stairs coming off of the ridge
Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining