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Image:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole
Image:WPSP SW bench at paved portion.jpg|Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk
Image:WPSP SW bench at 2nd loop split.jpg|Bench at 2nd loop split
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
Image:WPSP SW boardwalk sign front.jpg|Front side of boardwalk sign
Image:WPSP SW Boardwalk.jpg|Boardwalk
Image:WPSP SW bridge.jpg|Bridge near parking
Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 1.jpg|Collapsed shed
Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 2.jpg|Collapsed shed
Image:WPSP SW Golf Course Entrance.jpg|Golf Course Entrance sign
Image:WPSP SW parking lot.jpg|Parking lot sign
Image:WPSP SW sign at mid loop rejoin.jpg|Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk
Image:WPSP SW sign at sink hole.jpg|Sinking waters sign
Image:WPSP SW sign on NorthEast loop.jpg|Sign on ridge of the first loop
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
Image:WPSP SW spring house.jpg|Spring house
Image:WPSP SW Squirrel Attack 1.jpg|Squirrels attracted to synthetic decking
Image:WPSP SW stairs.jpg|Stairs coming off of the ridge
Image:WPSP SW trail sign near stairs.jpg|Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining
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Revision as of 23:53, 18 November 2018

Sinking Waters

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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

Hiking

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. 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 24 trails / 17.8 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 59.72" N, 82° 28' 25.18" W Map
Trailhead 36° 30' 59.72" N, 82° 28' 25.18" 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...

  1. Take Fall Creek Rd across the Holston River.
  2. Continue past the golf course and turn left on Moody Lane.
  3. Turn left on to Cedar Branch Rd
  4. 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)
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

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