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| Image Name = WPSP Riverbank Trail sign.JPG | |||
| City = Kingsport | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | |||
| Hike Time = 0.25 | |||
| Distance = 0.27 | |||
| Elevation Gain = 39 | |||
| High Point = 1421 | |||
| Latitude = N36°29.922 | |||
| Longitude = W82°28.935 | |||
| Medical = Indian Path Hospital | |||
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36.49870,-82.48225,WPSP Riverbank Trail | |||
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== Trail Overview == | |||
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Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. A 0.27 mile walk on the sloping hillside along Ft. Patrick Henry Lake/Holston River. | |||
== How to get there == | |||
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Directions to main entrance found on [[Warriors Path State Park]] webpage. There are two trailheads. One is at Fall Creek Road just south of the bridge; while the other is at the boat launch in the park campground. | |||
== Route Description== | |||
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Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground. There are dark blue trail blazes. Sometimes the route splits into an upper and lower path due to folks working their way along the steep hillside. At boat launch, can continue onto [[WPSP Lakeshore Trail]]. And right below Fall Creek Road at the bridge is an extremely popular fishing spot. | |||
== Typical Conditions == | |||
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Well worn path with detours as the trees fall. | |||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | |||
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No fee required. | |||
== After the Hike == | |||
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== Misc. Information == | |||
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The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length versus 0.27 mile actual/sign information. | |||
== Maps == | |||
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The path shown below in red is this Riverbank Trail. The section in orange is the [[WPSP Lakeshore Trail]]. | |||
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.5" lon="-82.485" 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_Riverbank_Trail.kml | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lakeshore_Trail.kml | |||
(A) 36.50057,-82.4858 | |||
Trailhead at Fall Creek Road | |||
(A) 36.49870,-82.48225 | |||
Trailhead by boat launch | |||
</googlemap> | |||
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure] | |||
== Photos == | |||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]] | |||
Revision as of 04:24, 16 August 2011
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Trail Overview
Located in Warriors Path State Park. A 0.27 mile walk on the sloping hillside along Ft. Patrick Henry Lake/Holston River.
How to get there
Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage. There are two trailheads. One is at Fall Creek Road just south of the bridge; while the other is at the boat launch in the park campground.
Route Description
Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground. There are dark blue trail blazes. Sometimes the route splits into an upper and lower path due to folks working their way along the steep hillside. At boat launch, can continue onto WPSP Lakeshore Trail. And right below Fall Creek Road at the bridge is an extremely popular fishing spot.
Typical Conditions
Well worn path with detours as the trees fall.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fee required.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length versus 0.27 mile actual/sign information.
Maps
The path shown below in red is this Riverbank Trail. The section in orange is the WPSP Lakeshore Trail.
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.5" lon="-82.485" 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_Riverbank_Trail.kml http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lakeshore_Trail.kml (A) 36.50057,-82.4858 Trailhead at Fall Creek Road (A) 36.49870,-82.48225 Trailhead by boat launch </googlemap>
State Park Map and Trail Brochure