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{{Infobox Trail
                    | Image Name = WPSP_Mt_Bike_Trails_sign.jpg‎
                    | City = Kingsport
                    | State = Tennessee
                    | Trail Use = {{Biking}} {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
                    | Hike Time = various
                    | Distance = 1-3
                    | Elevation Gain = <300
                    | High Point = 1640
                    | Latitude = N36°29.528
                    | Longitude = W082°28.114
                    | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
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<googlemap lat="36.49213" lon="-82.46857"  zoom="12" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
36.49213,-82.46857
Parking Lot of WPSP mtn bike trail system
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== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. A 6+ mile network of trails primarily designed for mountain biking, but perfectly suitable for hiking on the park area seen across the way from the boat launch/soccer fields.
 
== How to get there ==
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From main entrance of [[Warriors Path State Park]]:
#Go north on Fall Creek Road for 2.4 miles.
#Turn right (east) onto Old Mill Road for 0.8 miles.
#Turn right (south) onto Childress Ferry Road for just roughly 100 yards.
#Turn left (east) onto Buttermilk Road for 1.2 miles.
#Turn right (south) onto Freeman Road for 0.5 mile.
#Continue when road changes from asphalt to gravel.
Trailhead at gravel parking lot.
 
== Route Description==
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Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground.  There are no trail blazes, but the route is mostly clear.
 
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Mileage
!Mtn Bike Difficulty
!Mountain Bike Trail Name
|-
|0.80
|Beginner
|Lake Valley Road
|-
|0.19
|Beginner
|Whitetail Alternative
|-
|0.34
|Intermediate
|Zip Line
|-
|2.12
|Intermediate
|Whitetail Loop
|-
|2.14
|Advanced
|Darwin's Revenge
|-
|2.44
|Advanced
|Boneyard
|-
|0.55
|Advanced
|Rock City
|-
|0.48
|Advanced
|Ridgetop
|-
|0.17
|Advanced
|Magic Carpet Ride
|}
 
== Typical Conditions ==
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[http://ntmba.org/ Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association] does the bulk of the trail maintenance, which are generally in good condition.
 
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fee required.
 
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
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== Maps ==
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Click the official trail map:
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/MtBiketrails.pdf  NTMBA Trail Map]
 
 
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Mtn_Bike_Trails_Darwin's_Revenge.kml
(A) 36.49213,-82.46857
Trailhead at parking lot
</googlemap>
 
 
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]
 
== Photos ==
<gallery>
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Image:placeholder.jpg
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</gallery>
 
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]

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