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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 | |||
</googlemap> | |||
}} | |||
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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 | |||
!Lakeshore Trail | |||
|- | |||
|0.00 | |||
|Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill. | |||
|- | |||
|0.05 | |||
|Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins [[WPSP Connector Trail]]. | |||
|- | |||
|0.15 | |||
|Reach rocky point jutting into lake. Popular fishing spot. | |||
|- | |||
|0.20 | |||
|Cross wood trail bridge. | |||
|- | |||
|0.35 | |||
|Trailhead at boat launch. | |||
|} | |||
== Typical Conditions == | |||
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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. State license required for fishing. | |||
== After the Hike == | |||
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== Misc. Information == | |||
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== Maps == | |||
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The path shown below in orange is this Lakeshore Trail. The section in dark blue is the [[WPSP Connector Trail]]. | |||
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.49213" lon="-82.46857" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="400" height="350" scale="yes" controls="large" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Mtn_Bike_Trails_Darwin's_Revenge.kml | |||
(A) 36.49213,-82.46857 | |||
Trailhead at parking lot | |||
(G) 36.49741,-82.47764 | |||
Trail for XXXX | |||
</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]] |