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{{Infobox Trail | |||
| Image Name = WPSP_Mt_Bike_Trails_sign.jpg | |||
| City = Kingsport | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = None | |||
| Trail Use = {{Biking}} {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
| Hike Time = 1.5-4 | |||
| Distance = 2-8 | |||
| Elevation Gain = <300 | |||
| High Point = 1640 | |||
| Latitude = 36.49213 | |||
| Longitude = -82.46857 | |||
| Medical = Indian Path Hospital | |||
}} | |||
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== Trail Overview == | |||
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Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. A ~9 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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The trail system has three primary 2-4 mile circuits which can be done individually or sequentially for a longer walk. Starting from the parking lot, the best is a 3.0 mile loop hike over 1.5-2 hours on the Boneyard Trail and Lake Road which offers some nice views of Patrick Henry Lake and the main park area. Darwin's Revenge travels a 2.2 mile loop running in a valley parallel to I-81 out to the lake and back. It can be readily joined to Boneyard for a 5 mile overall hike. The last main 3.7 mile route is Lake Road to Whitetail Loop for a forest walk - with Rock City providing some lake views. Steady hiking can achieve 2 mph, so include time to enjoy and take pictures of the scenery. | |||
Here is a full list of trails per the current brochure available at the trailhead. | |||
{| class="wikitable" border="1" | |||
|- | |||
!Mileage | |||
!Mtn Bike Difficulty | |||
!Mountain Bike Trail Name | |||
|- | |||
|0.8 | |||
|Beginner | |||
|Lake Valley Road | |||
|- | |||
|New | |||
|Beginner | |||
|Fawn Loop | |||
|- | |||
|0.45 | |||
|Intermediate | |||
|Pawpaw and connector | |||
|- | |||
|2.2 | |||
|Intermediate | |||
|Whitetail Loop | |||
|- | |||
|0.2 | |||
|Intermediate | |||
|Whitetail Alternative | |||
|- | |||
|0.4 | |||
|Intermediate | |||
|Zip Line | |||
|- | |||
|2.0 | |||
|Advanced | |||
|Boneyard and connector | |||
|- | |||
|1.9 | |||
|Advanced | |||
|Darwin's Revenge | |||
|- | |||
|0.5 | |||
|Advanced | |||
|Rock City | |||
|- | |||
|0.4 | |||
|Advanced | |||
|Ridgetop | |||
|- | |||
|0.1 | |||
|Advanced | |||
|Magic Carpet Ride | |||
|} | |||
== 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! | |||
== After the Hike == | |||
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== Misc. Information == | |||
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== Maps == | |||
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Click the official trail map: | |||
[[File:WPSP_Mtn_Bike_Trails_12-28-11.pdf|SORBA TriCities Trail Map]] | |||
[http://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/park-maps/warriors-path_park-map.pdf State Park Map] | |||
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. | |||
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.8" lon="-82.46857" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="450" height="450" scale="yes" controls="large" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Darwins_Revenge.kml | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Boneyard.kml | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Whitetail_Loop.kml | |||
(A) 36.49213,-82.46857 | |||
Trailhead at parking lot | |||
(L) 36.49234,-82.47309 | |||
(G) 36.49546,-82.47111 | |||
Intersection of Lake Road, Boneyard, and Pawpaw connector - better sign needed | |||
(G) 36.49124,-82.46994 | |||
Intersection of Lake Road and Boneyard connector | |||
</googlemap> | |||
== 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]] |