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{{Park
{{Park
|Banner Image=File:Warriors' Path State Park Banner.jpg
|Park Type=State Park
|Park Type=State Park
|Park Website=https://tnstateparks.com/parks/warriors-path
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Pools, Beaches, Fishing, Horses, Picnicking, Golf, Disc Golf, Nature Events, Playgrounds
|Trail Map Link=https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/41-warriors-path.jpg
|Entrance Fee=
|Entrance Fee Type=None
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Geocaching, Horses, Fishing
|Features=Waterfalls, Vistas, Rivers, Lakes
|Features=Waterfalls, Vistas, Rivers, Lakes
|Park Amenities=Golf, Disc Golf, Pools, Fast Food Grill, Beaches, Sports, Picnicking, Playgrounds
|Lodging Types=Camping
|Park Trail Count=
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 30 amp electrical, Showers, Playground, Wi-Fi, Camp Store
|Park Trail Miles=
|Lodging Types=Campground
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Showers, Playgrounds, Wi-Fi, Camp Store
|City=Kingsport
|City=Kingsport
|State=Tennessee
|Area=950 acres
|Area=950 acres
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
|Main Location=36.49857, -82.48675
|Parking=36.49904, -82.48624
|Parking=36.49856, -82.48659
}}
{{Park trail map}}
 
__TOC__
==Park Overview==
[https://tnstateparks.com/parks/contact/warriors-path Warrior's Path State Park] has {{Park trail count|Park={{PAGENAME}}}} trails covering {{Park trail miles|Park={{PAGENAME}}}} good for quick after work jaunts with the kids and pets for a quick stroll.
 
== How to get there ==
The park address is 490 Hemlock Road, Kingsport, Tennessee 37663
 
From downtown Kingsport, TN:
#Take Fort Henry Drive/TN-36 toward Colonial Heights.
#Turn left at stoplight by Food City onto Hemlock Road.  (Warning: Red Light camera intersection this direction.) 
#Follow Hemlock Road under railroad underpass.  The park ranger station is just inside the main entrance.
 
From I-81:
#Take TN Exit 59 (Kingsport).
#Turn NW on Fort Henry Drive/TN-36.
#Turn right (north) onto Colonial Heights (by Zoomerz, Sunoco).  (Warning: Red Light camera intersection in this direction.  Come to a complete stop if the light is yellow or red before making turn.)
#Continue on Colonial Heights road as it makes a sharp left and then right over railroad tracks.
#Turn right (east) on Hemlock Road.  The main park entrance can be seen.
 
Trailheads are in several different locations, so refer to the specific trail descriptions.
 
== Park Trails ==
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The park offers the following trails to explore:
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'''Note:''' Technically Wahoo is not within the park, but is on TVA land accessed through the park as part of the Mountain Bike trail system.
 
A couple mile loop around most of the park campground can be done on Lake Hollow, Connector, and Lakeshore trails.
<br>Devil's Backbone and Fall Creek Loop trails also make a nice combination.
 
Riverbank Trail no longer connects across Fall Creek Road with Holston Bluffs Trail.
 
==Park Lodging==
<!-- Park offered lodging  -->
Park offers 134 camping sites. All of which allows either tents or RV's. Sites fill up quickly on most summer weekends. It is ill advised to arrive without a reservation in the summer.
 
=== Campground ===
Campground has bath houses spread around the park, including showers. Two dump stations are available at the front and rear of the main campground.
 
The "Overflow Campground" is currently being renovated for previously announced RV friendly sites including site sewer. Work began in December 2020.
 
A Hammock campground was added late 2020, presumably for reservation starting in 2021. It appears to be hammock only.
 
==Other Park Amenities==
* Pool
* Golf Course
* Playgrounds
* Amphitheater
* Picnic areas
* Pavilions
* Tennis courts
* Boat launches
* Marina with restaurant
* Soccer fields
* Disc golf
* Basketball court
* Horseback riding stables
 
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.-->
The park has no day use, trail head, or entrance fees.
 
Camping fees range from $11-$20 per night depending on time of year and site amenities plus a $3 per reservation fee and taxes. Reservations can be made [http://tnstateparks.com/parks/campground/warriors-path at their website].
 
==Dining==
Inside the marina is a snack bar offering select grill items, drinks, and other standard small store concessions.
 
==Seasonal Events==
* Winter Gardening Seminar
* Spring Nature Festival
* Dragonfly Day
* Summer in the Park
* Folklife Festival
* Environmental Education Workshop
* Adopt a Tree
* Christmas on the Lake
* Recreation and Nature Activities
 
== Misc. Information ==
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? -->
Formally a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) park.
 
The park name is "plural possessive." It is the path of multiple Warriors.
 
In 2019 a major renovation program was announced by the park as part of a $6 million program. Renovations include upgrading the water main, building a new marina with dock and covered slips, transforming the recreation hall on Duck Island into the park headquarters and visitors center, and modify the overflow campground to be better suited to modern large RV's. Work is expected to begin in 2020. No statement of completion time frame.
 
==Gallery==
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Ranger Station
|Marker Title=Ranger Station
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.498556,-82.486761
}}
}}
{{Map Marker
{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Other photo spot
|Icon Type=Other photo spot
|Marker Title=High Point of Park (1,660 ft)
|Marker Title=High Point of Park (1,660 ft)
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.496804, -82.465246
|Marker Location=36.496804, -82.465246
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|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Marker Title=Overlook
|Marker Title=Overlook
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.50065, -82.47918
|Marker Location=36.50065, -82.47918
}}
}}
{{Map Marker
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Marker Title=Overlook
|Marker Title=Lone Cedar Overlook
|Marker Description=[[Image:Devils backbone view from lone cedar lookout.jpg|150px|View from Lone Cedar Overlook]]
|Marker Location=36.50013, -82.4776
|Marker Location=36.50013, -82.4776
}}
}}
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|Icon Type=Overlook
|Icon Type=Overlook
|Marker Title=Overlook
|Marker Title=Overlook
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.48795, -82.47944
|Marker Location=36.48795, -82.47944
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|Icon Type=Overlook
|Icon Type=Overlook
|Marker Title=Overlook
|Marker Title=Overlook
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.48719, -82.47995
|Marker Location=36.48719, -82.47995
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|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.50051, -82.47105
|Marker Location=36.50051, -82.47105
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|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Description=
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|Marker Location=36.50294, -82.4688
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|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Description=
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|Marker Location=36.4979050143, -82.4792440347
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|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.49731, -82.47734
|Marker Location=36.49731, -82.47734
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|Icon Type=Bench
|Icon Type=Bench
|Marker Title=Girl Power Bench
|Marker Title=Girl Power Bench
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.49665, -82.47565
|Marker Location=36.49665, -82.47565
}}
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|Icon Type=Bench
|Icon Type=Bench
|Marker Title=Ulster Project Benches
|Marker Title=Ulster Project Benches
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.50252, -82.46827
|Marker Location=36.50252, -82.46827
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|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Creek Crossing
|Marker Title=Creek Crossing
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.50137, -82.46522
|Marker Location=36.50137, -82.46522
}}
}}
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|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Sinking Creek
|Marker Title=Sinking Creek
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.51033916, -82.48117222
|Marker Location=36.51033916, -82.48117222
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|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Warriors' Path Riding Stables
|Marker Title=Warriors' Path Riding Stables
|Marker Description=
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|Icon Type=Parking
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|Icon Type=Trail bridge
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|Marker Title=Bridge
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|Marker Location=36.51633035, -82.47422936
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|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Metal Walkway
|Marker Title=Metal Walkway
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.51068165, -82.48150341
|Marker Location=36.51068165, -82.48150341
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{{Park trail map}}
<br>[https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/41-warriors-path.jpg State Park Map and Trail Brochure]
__TOC__
==Park Overview==
[https://tnstateparks.com/parks/contact/warriors-path Warrior's Path State Park] has {{Park trail count|Park={{PAGENAME}}}} trails covering {{Park trail miles|Park={{PAGENAME}}}} good for quick after work jaunts with the kids and pets for a quick stroll.
== How to get there ==
From downtown Kingsport, TN:
#Take Fort Henry Drive/TN-36 toward Colonial Heights.
#Turn left at stoplight by Food City onto Hemlock Road.  (Warning: Red Light camera intersection this direction.) 
#Follow Hemlock Road under railroad underpass.  The park ranger station is just inside the main entrance.
From I-81:
#Take TN Exit 59 (Kingsport).
#Turn NW on Fort Henry Drive/TN-36.
#Turn right (north) onto Colonial Heights (by Zoomerz, Sunoco).  (Warning: Red Light camera intersection in this direction.  Come to a complete stop if the light is yellow or red before making turn.)
#Continue on Colonial Heights road as it makes a sharp left and then right over railroad tracks.
#Turn right (east) on Hemlock Road.  The main park entrance can be seen.
Trailheads are in several different locations, so refer to the specific trail descriptions.
== Park Trails ==
The park offers the following trails to explore:
{{Park trail table|Park={{PAGENAME}}|Show stubs=}}
A couple mile loop around most of the park campground can be done on Lake Hollow, Connector, and Lakeshore trails.
<br>Devil's Backbone and Fall Creek Loop trails also make a nice combination.
Riverbank Trail no longer connects across Fall Creek Road with Holston Bluffs Trail.
==Park Lodging==
<!-- Park offered lodging  -->
Park offers 134 camping sites. All of which allows either tents or RV's. Sites fill up quickly on most summer weekends. It is ill advised to arrive without a reservation in the summer.
=== Campground ===
Campground has bath houses spread around the park, including showers. Two dump stations are available at the front and rear of the campground.
==Other Park Amenities==
* Pool
* Golf Course
* Playgrounds
* Amphitheater
* Picnic areas
* Pavilions
* Tennis courts
* Boat launches
* Marina with restaurant
* Soccer fields
* Disc golf
* Basketball court
* Horseback riding stables
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.-->
The park has no day use, trail head, or entrance fees.
Camping fees range from $11-$20 per night depending on time of year and site amenities plus a $3 per reservation fee and taxes. Reservations can be made [http://tnstateparks.com/parks/campground/warriors-path at their website].
==Seasonal Events==
* Winter Gardening Seminar
* Spring Nature Festival
* Dragonfly Day
* Summer in the Park
* Folklife Festival
* Environmental Education Workshop
* Adopt a Tree
* Christmas on the Lake
* Recreation and Nature Activities
== Misc. Information ==
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? -->
Formally a Tennessee Valley Authority park.
==Gallery==
{{Park trail gallery|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
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