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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.
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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 ==
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Image:placeholder.jpg
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]

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