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{{Trail
{{Infobox Trail
|Banner Image=File:To Fall Creek Loop Trail.jpg
                    | Image Name = To Fall Creek Loop Trail.jpg
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
                    | City = Kingsport
|Trail Marking=Orange
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Trail Features=Vistas
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Hike Time = 0.5
|Hike Time=30 Min
                    | Distance = 0.8
|Trail Distance=0.92 mi
                    | Elevation Gain = 70
|Round Trip Distance=0.92 mi
                    | High Point = 1364
|Trail Type=Loop
                    | Latitude = N36°30.176
|High Point=1,496 Ft
                    | Longitude = W82°28.128
|Low Point=1,297 ft
                    | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
|Elevation Gain=170 Ft
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|Elevation Loss=170 Ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise
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|Parking location=36.50412, -82.46718
36.50412,-82.46718
|Trailhead location=36.50412, -82.46718
trailhead from Childress Road
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Devil's Backbone}}
 
The path for Fall Creek Loop is shown in dark blue, while [[Devil's Backbone|Devil's Backbone Trail]] is shown in red for reference.  Note that Fall Creek Loop has two water crossings, but only one over a bridge.
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. Loop trail at the end of the [[WPSP Devil's Backbone]] Trail continuing around through fields and woodlots.
Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. Loop trail at the end of the [[Trail connects to::Devil's Backbone|Devil's Backbone Trail]] continuing around through fields and woodlots.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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Directions to main entrance found on [[Warriors Path State Park]] webpage.
Directions to main entrance found on [[Warriors Path State Park]] webpage.


First trail access point is from [[WPSP Devil's Backbone]] Trail.
First trail access point is from [[Devil's Backbone|Devil's Backbone Trail]].


Second trailhead is found from the main park entrance by:     
Second trailhead is found from the main park entrance by:     
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#Turn right (east) on Old Mill Road.   
#Turn right (east) on Old Mill Road.   
#Turn right (south) on Childress Ferry Road. There is a bridgeless water crossing, thus not passible after heavy rain.
#Turn right (south) on Childress Ferry Road. There is a bridgeless water crossing, thus not passible after heavy rain.
#Park in the tight cul-de-sac.
#Turn around in the tight cul-de-sac and park along the road (not at the turnaround)
#Sign for trailhead at locked gate can be seen nearby.
#Sign for trailhead at locked gate can be seen nearby.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Two starting points for this loop trail.  First is from continuing from Devil's Backbone Trail; while the other is from parking at end of Childress Ferry Road.  Below descriptions are for hiking in a clockwise route.
Two starting points for this 1.0 mile loop trail.  First is from continuing from Devil's Backbone Trail; while the other is from parking at end of Childress Ferry Road.  Below descriptions are for hiking in a clockwise route.


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!Distance CF
!Distance CF
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|0.00 mi
|0.0 mi
|Intersection at Devil's Backbone Trail.  Cross bridge.
|Intersection at Devil's Backbone Trail.  Cross bridge and proceed down old farm road.
|1.00 mi
|0.9 mi
|-
|-
|0.XX mi
|0.1
|At Childress Ferry trailhead.  Proceed up hill through open area.
|At Childress Ferry trailhead.  Proceed up hill through open area.
|0.00 mi
|0.0
|-
|-
|
|0.4
|Bridgeless creek crossing.  Easy jump.
|Bridgeless creek crossing.  Easy jump except after hard rain.
|
|0.3
|-
|-
|0.XX
|0.6
|A
|Wood duck box seen in tulip poplar tree - Girl Scout Gold project.
|0.XX
|0.5
|-
|-
|1.00 mi
|0.9
|Back at intersection with Devil's Backbone Trail.
|Ulster Project Peace Bench under maple tree.
|0.XX mi
|0.8
|}
|}
''Distances are +/- 0.1 mile due to rounding.''


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Mown trail through open fields darting into forests.  Check for ticks afterwards in summer.
Mown trail through open fields darting into forests.  Check for ticks afterwards in summer.


== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
== Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. ==
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.-->
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No fee required.
No fee required.
<br>NO HORSES on this trail!


== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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Along the trail are a set of benches placed by the Ulster Project, which works with Northern Ireland teenagers to enable leadership and reconcilation between Protestants and Catholics.  The program hosts the youth in US cities during July to work on a series of projects and tour the area.  These benches were placed in the 90s.  For more information see [http://www.upkt.org/index.html Kingsport Ulster Project]
Along the trail are a set of benches placed by the Ulster Project, which works with Northern Ireland teenagers to enable leadership and reconcilation between Protestants and Catholics.  The program hosts the youth in US cities during July to work on a series of projects and tour the area.  These benches were placed in the 90s.  For more information see [http://www.upkt.org/index.html Kingsport Ulster Project]


== Maps ==
Also another set of benches at the Lake Hollow trailhead by the campground entrance.
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The path for Fall Creek Loop is shown in dark blue below, while [[WPSP Devil's Backbone]] Trail is shown in red for reference.
 
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Fall_Creek_Loop_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Devils_Backbone_Trail.kml
(G) 36.50294,-82.46880
Intersection Devil's Backbone-Fall Creek Loop
(G) 36.50252,-82.46827
Ulster Project benches
[[Image:WPSP_Fall_Creek_Loop_Trail_-_Ulster_sign.jpg‎|150px|Ulster Project Peace Bench]]
(J) 36.50137,-82.46522
creek crossing - no bridge
(A) 36.50412,-82.46718
trailhead from Childress Road
(J) 36.50294,-82.46880
Trail bridge
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:::Note the elevation scale has only 225 ft range, thus easy walking.
[[File:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail profile.JPG]]


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Trail sign
Image:WPSP_Fall_Creek_Loop_Trail_-_Ulster_sign.jpg‎|Ulster Project Peace Bench  
|Marker Title=Intersection Devil's Backbone-Fall Creek Loop
Image:WPSP_Fall_Creek_Falls_Loop_Ulster_Project.jpg|Ulster Project benches
|Marker Description=
Image:WPSP_Fall_Creek_Falls_Loop_Ulster_Project.jpg|Fall Creek Falls
|Marker Location=36.50294,-82.46880
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{{Map Marker
 
|Icon Type=Point of interest
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|Marker Title=Ulster Project benches
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP_Fall_Creek_Loop_Trail_-_Ulster_sign.jpg‎|150px|Ulster Project Peace Bench]]
|Marker Location=36.50252,-82.46827
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=creek crossing - no bridge
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop water crossing.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.50137,-82.46522
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=trailhead from Childress Road
|Marker Description=
|Marker Location=36.50412,-82.46718
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Trail bridge
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail bridge.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.50294,-82.46880
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Other photo spot
|Marker Title=Wood duck box placed for Girl Scout Gold Project
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail wood duck box1.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.50257, -82.46660
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Other photo spot
|Marker Title=Wood duck box in tulip poplar for Girl Scout Gold Project
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop Trail wood duck box2.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.49986, -82.46580
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Bridgeless fording of Fall Creek
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Loop crossing.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.50625,-82.46523
}}

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Fall Creek Loop

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Park Warriors' Path State Park
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Orange
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Vistas

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 30 Min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.92 mi1.481 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.92 mi1.481 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Loop
Low / High Point 1,297 ft432.333 Yards <br />395.326 Meters <br /> / 1,496 Ft498.667 Yards <br />455.981 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 170 Ft51.816 Meters <br /> / (170 Ft51.816 Meters <br />) – Clockwise
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 10 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 24 trails / 18.6 mi of trail
Parking 36° 30' 14.83" N, 82° 28' 1.85" W Map
Trailhead 36° 30' 14.83" N, 82° 28' 1.85" W Map
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The path for Fall Creek Loop is shown in dark blue, while Devil's Backbone Trail is shown in red for reference. Note that Fall Creek Loop has two water crossings, but only one over a bridge.

Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Warriors Path State Park. Loop trail at the end of the Devil's Backbone Trail continuing around through fields and woodlots.

How to get there[edit]

Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage.

First trail access point is from Devil's Backbone Trail.

Second trailhead is found from the main park entrance by:

  1. Take Fall Creek Road north across bridge and through golf course.
  2. Turn right (east) on Old Mill Road.
  3. Turn right (south) on Childress Ferry Road. There is a bridgeless water crossing, thus not passible after heavy rain.
  4. Turn around in the tight cul-de-sac and park along the road (not at the turnaround)
  5. Sign for trailhead at locked gate can be seen nearby.

Route Description[edit]

Two starting points for this 1.0 mile loop trail. First is from continuing from Devil's Backbone Trail; while the other is from parking at end of Childress Ferry Road. Below descriptions are for hiking in a clockwise route.

Distance DB Fall Creek Loop Trail Distance CF
0.0 mi Intersection at Devil's Backbone Trail. Cross bridge and proceed down old farm road. 0.9 mi
0.1 At Childress Ferry trailhead. Proceed up hill through open area. 0.0
0.4 Bridgeless creek crossing. Easy jump except after hard rain. 0.3
0.6 Wood duck box seen in tulip poplar tree - Girl Scout Gold project. 0.5
0.9 Ulster Project Peace Bench under maple tree. 0.8

Distances are +/- 0.1 mile due to rounding.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Mown trail through open fields darting into forests. Check for ticks afterwards in summer.

Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc.[edit]

No fee required.
NO HORSES on this trail!

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

Along the trail are a set of benches placed by the Ulster Project, which works with Northern Ireland teenagers to enable leadership and reconcilation between Protestants and Catholics. The program hosts the youth in US cities during July to work on a series of projects and tour the area. These benches were placed in the 90s. For more information see Kingsport Ulster Project

Also another set of benches at the Lake Hollow trailhead by the campground entrance.

Photos[edit]





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