Editing Whitetail Loop

{{Trail
|Banner Image=File:Whitetail loop view of bridge from ridge.jpeg
|Trail System=Warriors' Path State Park Mountain Bike Trails
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
|Trail Marking=Blue Triangle
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking
|Trail Features=Vistas, Rivers
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Hike Time=2.5 hrs
|Trail Distance=3.72 mi
|Round Trip Distance=3.72 mi
|Trail Type=Loop
|High Point=1,499 Ft
|Low Point=1,276 ft
|Elevation Gain=506 Ft
|Elevation Loss=505 Ft
|Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise
|Parking location=36.49213, -82.46857
|Trailhead location=36.49213, -82.46857
}}
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Darwin's Revenge, Boneyard, Rock City, Lake Road (Warriors Path State Park)}}
Darwin's Revenge is the red line.  Boneyard is dark green.  Whitetail Loop with Rock City is dark blue.  All three routes start from the parking lot kiosk.
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== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. 

== 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==
[[File:Whitetail Loop-profile.png|thumb|Elevation profile]]
The trail has some ups and downs, but none of them steep or sustained. The route will bring you by the river and along the power line cut for some good views.

== Typical Conditions ==
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The mountain biking association [http://ntmba.org/ SORBA Tri-Cities] handles the trail maintenance, thus generally in good condition.  While there are no blazes to guide you through the forest, the narrow single tracks are well established.  Grab a trail map at the parking lot kiosk to help you decipher intersections; some which could use signs.  Be aware for approaching bike riders who can come up quickly on your group.  Step aside to let them safely pass.

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fee required.  Dogs are allowed on or off leash.  Do not drink any water without treatment!

== Photos ==
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