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| {{Infobox Trail | | |Banner Image=File:WPSP SW Boardwalk.jpg |
| | Image Name = Sinking Waters information sign.jpg
| | |Trail Highlight=Three connected loops and a stream that disappears into a sinkhole |
| | Trail No. = *
| | |Park=Warriors' Path State Park |
| | Hike Time = 1
| | |Trail Marking=Green, Yellow, Blue |
| | City = Kingsport
| | |Trail Use=Hiking |
| | State = Tennessee
| | |Trail Features=Vistas, Caves |
| | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
| | |Difficulty Rating=Easy |
| | Season = Year Round
| | |Hike Time=1 hr |
| | Difficulty Rating = Easy
| | |Trail Distance=1.75 mi |
| | Distance = 3.0
| | |Round Trip Distance=2.14 mi |
| | Elevation Gain = ???
| | |Trail Type=Loop |
| | High Point = 1618
| | |High Point=1,607 ft |
| | Latitude = 36.516591
| | |Low Point=1,325 ft |
| | Longitude = -82.473665
| | |Elevation Gain=338 ft |
| | Medical = Kingsport, TN
| | |Elevation Loss=338 ft |
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| | |Elevation Change Direction=Counter Clockwise |
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| | |Parking location=36.51659, -82.47366 |
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| | |Trailhead location=36.51659, -82.47366 |
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| == Trail Overview == | | == Trail Overview == |
| <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> |
| Nice quick hike nearby for those in Kingsport. Interesting view of a stream flowing and disappearing into a sink hole (thus the name sinking waters). Can also be made part of a nice jogging route. Also a good location for blackberries and raspberries during the warm summer months. | | Located in [[Warriors' Path State Park]]. Nice quick hike nearby for those in Kingsport. Interesting view of a stream flowing and disappearing into a sink hole (thus the name sinking waters). Three connected loops offer many options to create a hike or run, to suit your interest. Good views to the south for those that make it to the ridge top, especially on early winter mornings. Also a good location for blackberries and raspberries during the warm summer months and paw paws in September. |
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| == How to get there == | | == How to get there == |
| <!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | | <!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> |
| Take Fort Henry to Hemlock Rd. Make the hard left to follow the road on to Fall Creek Rd, go across the bridge. Turn left on Moody and take until it meets Cedar Branch Rd and turn left. The parking area will be on your left as the road makes a hard right.
| | From the [[Warriors Path State Park#How to get there|park headquarters]]... |
| | # Take Fall Creek Road north across the Holston River. |
| | # Continue past the golf course and turn left on Moody Lane. |
| | # Turn left on to Cedar Branch Road. |
| | # Gravel parking lot on your left as the road turns right. |
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| | '''Warning!''' There is a gate to the parking lot on Cedar Branch Road. I have often found it closed and locked well into late in the morning (no clue about other times as that's my usual hike time). If it's during daylight hours, you can try contacting the park office to request an unlocking. Call the main office at 423-239-8531. |
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| == Route Description== | | == Route Description== |
| | [[File:Sinking waters profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]] |
| <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | | <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> |
| There are two side tracks that can be taken to get up on to the ridge for some nice views to the south.
| | The trail consists of three connected loops. Starting from the typical access point on Cedar Branch Road is the greenish blue blazed forest or ridge loop offering some views to the south. The middle loop is the yellow blazed field loop. The final loop and location of the sinking waters namesake is the blue blazed wetlands loop. The wetlands loop is connected to the park golf course. |
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| | <tab class=wikitable border=1 sep=comma head=top> |
| | Section,Distance (mi),Marking |
| | Parking to Forest Loop Connector,0.09,Green |
| | Forest Loop,0.64,Green |
| | Forest and Field Loop Connector,0.08,Green |
| | Field Loop,0.56,Yellow |
| | Field and Wetlands Loop Connector,0.14,Yellow |
| | Wetlands Loop,0.39,Blue |
| | Wetlands Loop Golf Course Connector,0.1,Blue |
| | </tab> |
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| | The trail can be made very short or long by taking the loops as desired. The description below is for an "always turn right" route starting from Cedar Branch Road, (almost always) taking the trail to the right when it splits. |
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| | <tab class=wikitable border=1 sep=semicolon head=top> |
| | Miles Out;{{PAGENAME}};Miles Back;Elevation (ft) |
| | 0.0;Trail head;2.19;1,479 |
| | 0.05;Trail bridge and spring house;2.14;1,457 |
| | 0.1;Trail head;2.09;1,494 |
| | 0.3;Pass ridge sign and trail high point;1.89;1,637 |
| | 0.5;Descend ridge on stairs;1.69;1,499 |
| | 0.54;Rejoin lower trail at sign;1.65;1,448 |
| | 0.62;Turn right at bench for 2nd loop;1.57;1,426 |
| | 0.73;Bench on upper part of the middle loop;1.46;1,498 |
| | 0.95;Trail head;1.24;1,373 |
| | 1.0;Bench and sign at paved section and small bridge;1.19;1,382 |
| | 1.09;Enter boardwalk section;1.10;1,330 |
| | 1.2;Turn right to head to golf course;0.99;1,368 |
| | 1.29;Trail head;0.90;1,388 |
| | 1.44;View sinking waters;0.75;1,375 |
| | 1.48;Leave boardwalk section;0.71;1,479 |
| | 1.6;Stay right for middle loop;0.59;1,372 |
| | 1.63;Sign about Coffman family;0.56;1,373 |
| | 1.83;Complete middle loop;0.36;1,418 |
| | 1.9;Begin lower portion of the first loop;0.29;1,443 |
| | 2.1;Complete the first loop;0.09;1,499 |
| | 2.19;Hike complete;0.0;1,479 |
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| == Typical Conditions == | | == Typical Conditions == |
| <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> |
| The trails are fairly well maintained with boardwalks in the wetter parts and stairs on the steeper parts. | | The trails are fairly well maintained with boardwalks in the wetter parts and stairs on the steeper parts. Some side trails exist without posted signs. |
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| ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == |
| <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> |
| None needed, just park and go. | | None needed, just park and go. |
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| == After the Hike ==
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| == Misc. Information == | | == Misc. Information == |
| <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> |
| | Blackberries and raspberries abound in late June and July. |
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| == Maps ==
| | At night along the boardwalk a barred owl may ask "who cooks for you, who cooks for y'all." |
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| <googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.514327" lon="-82.478399" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="400" height="350" scale="yes" controls="large">
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| http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/sinking_water.kml
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| == Photos ==
| | According to the signs, the Coffman family settled in the area in the late 1860's. They tried to farm, but frequent floods swept away their cornfield and peach orchard. To get by they switched to blacksmithing and built a shop in the area. |
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| Image:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole
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| | In recent times the land was owned by (?) who bought it for his daughters to have a spot to ride horses. In (?) he donated to the park. |
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| <!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. Please keep the State category. To make a new category just type [[Category:mycategory]]. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. --> | | == Photos == |
| [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]] | | {{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Parking |
| | |Marker Title=Parking and trail head |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW parking lot.jpg|150px|Parking lot sign]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.516591,-82.473665 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Photo spot |
| | |Marker Title=The Sinking Waters |
| | |Marker Description=[[File:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|150px|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole]]<br>The namesake sinking waters<br>disappearing into a hole |
| | |Marker Location=36.51005,-82.481275 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Trail sign |
| | |Marker Title=Unmarked trail turn |
| | |Marker Description=Must turn right uphill or left to follow the creek on your right to continue in the correct direction. Not sure where the other path will take you |
| | |Marker Location=36.512945,-82.480961 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Trail sign |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW sign on NorthEast loop.jpg|150px|Sign on ridge of the first loop]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.515965,-82.477991 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Trail stairs |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW stairs.jpg|150px|Stairs coming off of the ridge]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.514836,-82.477365 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Trail sign |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW trail sign near stairs.jpg|150px|Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.514300,-82.476834 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Bench |
| | |Marker Title=Bench |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW bench at 2nd loop split.jpg|150px|Bench]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.513507,-82.477734 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Bench |
| | |Marker Title=Bench |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW bench on North middle loop.jpg|150px|Bench on North leg of 2nd loop]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.513756,-82.479150 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Trail sign |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW Sign on South mid loop.jpg|150px|Sign on south end of the middle loop]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.512311,-82.479665 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Trail sign |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW sign at mid loop rejoin.jpg|150px|Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.511608,-82.480456 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Bench |
| | |Marker Title=Bench |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW bench at paved portion.jpg|150px|Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.511634,-82.480276 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Trail signs |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW boardwalk sign front.jpg|150px|Front side of boardwalk sign]]<br>[[Image:WPSP SW Boardwalk sign back.jpg|150px|Back side of boardwalk sign]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.510686,-82.481056 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Trail sign |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW Golf Course Entrance.jpg|150px|Golf Course Entrance sign]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.509158,-82.481430 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Old structure |
| | |Marker Title=Collapsed shed |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 1.jpg|150px|Collapsed shed]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.508427,-82.481489 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Old structure |
| | |Marker Title=Structure remains |
| | |Marker Location=36.508385,-82.481618 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Trail bridge |
| | |Marker Title=Water bridge |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW bridge.jpg|150px|Bridge near parking]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.516404,-82.474316 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Trail sign |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW Sign on SouthEast Loop.jpg|150px|Sign on south end of the first loop]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.515910,-82.475133 |
| | }} |
| | {{Map Marker |
| | |Icon Type=Point of interest |
| | |Marker Title=Spring house |
| | |Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP SW spring house.jpg|150px|Spring house]] |
| | |Marker Location=36.516526,-82.474229 |
| | }} |
Sinking Waters (log in to submit report)
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Three connected loops and a stream that disappears into a sinkhole
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Park
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Warriors' Path State Park
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Located
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Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
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Trail Marking
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Green, Yellow, Blue
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Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail
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![Hiking](/clubwiki/images/thumb/Dnr_hiking.png/25px-Dnr_hiking.png)
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FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail
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![Vistas](/clubwiki/images/thumb/Scenic_vistas_icon.png/25px-Scenic_vistas_icon.png) Caves
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Difficulty Rating
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Easy
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Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail.
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1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip
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Distance:
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1.75 mi2.816 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 2.14 mi3.444 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
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Trail Type
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Loop
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Low / High Point
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1,325 ft441.667 Yards <br />403.86 Meters <br /> / 1,607 ft535.667 Yards <br />489.814 Meters <br />
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Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent.
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338 ft103.022 Meters <br /> / (338 ft103.022 Meters <br />) – Counter Clockwise
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Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days
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21 logged hikes (0 recent)
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NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list
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24 trails / 17.8 mi of trail
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Parking
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36° 30' 59.72" N, 82° 28' 25.18" W Map
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Trailhead
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36° 30' 59.72" N, 82° 28' 25.18" W Map
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Waters","link":"","lat":36.51375600000000076761352829635143280029296875,"lon":-82.4791500000000041836756281554698944091796875,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerK.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Sinking Waters\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:Sinking_Waters_sinkhole.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/Sinking_Waters_sinkhole.jpg/150px-Sinking_Waters_sinkhole.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/Sinking_Waters_sinkhole.jpg/225px-Sinking_Waters_sinkhole.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/Sinking_Waters_sinkhole.jpg/300px-Sinking_Waters_sinkhole.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"2048\" data-file-height=\"1536\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EThe namesake sinking waters\u003Cbr /\u003Edisappearing into a hole\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51004999999999967030817060731351375579833984375,"lon":-82.4812749999999965666575008071959018707275390625,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerB.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrail stairs\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_stairs.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Stairs coming off of the ridge\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Stairs coming off of the ridge\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_stairs.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_stairs.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_stairs.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_stairs.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_stairs.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_stairs.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"768\" data-file-height=\"1024\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51483600000000251384335570037364959716796875,"lon":-82.4773650000000060344973462633788585662841796875,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerG.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUnmarked trail turn\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMust turn right uphill or left to follow the creek on your right to continue in the correct direction. Not sure where the other path will take you\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51294500000000198269844986498355865478515625,"lon":-82.4809609999999935325831756927073001861572265625,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerT.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrail sign\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_trail_sign_near_stairs.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_trail_sign_near_stairs.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_trail_sign_near_stairs.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_trail_sign_near_stairs.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_trail_sign_near_stairs.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_trail_sign_near_stairs.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_trail_sign_near_stairs.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51429999999999864712663111276924610137939453125,"lon":-82.47683399999999664942151866853237152099609375,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerG.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrail sign\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_Sign_on_SouthEast_Loop.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sign on south end of the first loop\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sign on south end of the first loop\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Sign_on_SouthEast_Loop.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_Sign_on_SouthEast_Loop.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Sign_on_SouthEast_Loop.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_Sign_on_SouthEast_Loop.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Sign_on_SouthEast_Loop.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_Sign_on_SouthEast_Loop.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51590999999999809233486303128302097320556640625,"lon":-82.475132999999999583451426587998867034912109375,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerG.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrail signs\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_boardwalk_sign_front.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Front side of boardwalk sign\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Front side of boardwalk sign\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_boardwalk_sign_front.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_boardwalk_sign_front.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_boardwalk_sign_front.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_boardwalk_sign_front.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_boardwalk_sign_front.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_boardwalk_sign_front.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_Boardwalk_sign_back.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Back side of boardwalk sign\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Back side of boardwalk sign\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Boardwalk_sign_back.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_Boardwalk_sign_back.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Boardwalk_sign_back.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_Boardwalk_sign_back.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Boardwalk_sign_back.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_Boardwalk_sign_back.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51068599999999975125319906510412693023681640625,"lon":-82.481055999999995265170582570135593414306640625,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerG.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrail sign\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_Sign_on_South_mid_loop.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sign on south end of the middle loop\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sign on south end of the middle loop\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Sign_on_South_mid_loop.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_Sign_on_South_mid_loop.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Sign_on_South_mid_loop.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_Sign_on_South_mid_loop.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Sign_on_South_mid_loop.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_Sign_on_South_mid_loop.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.5123109999999968522388371638953685760498046875,"lon":-82.4796649999999971214492688886821269989013671875,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerG.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWater bridge\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_bridge.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Bridge near parking\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bridge near parking\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_bridge.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_bridge.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_bridge.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_bridge.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_bridge.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_bridge.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51640400000000141744749271310865879058837890625,"lon":-82.4743160000000017362253856845200061798095703125,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerL.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParking and trail head\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_parking_lot.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Parking lot sign\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Parking lot sign\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_parking_lot.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_parking_lot.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_parking_lot.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_parking_lot.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_parking_lot.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_parking_lot.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"705\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51659099999999824603946763090789318084716796875,"lon":-82.4736649999999968940755934454500675201416015625,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerA.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrail sign\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_Golf_Course_Entrance.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Golf Course Entrance sign\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golf Course Entrance sign\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Golf_Course_Entrance.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_Golf_Course_Entrance.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Golf_Course_Entrance.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_Golf_Course_Entrance.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_Golf_Course_Entrance.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_Golf_Course_Entrance.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.5091579999999993333403836004436016082763671875,"lon":-82.4814300000000031332092476077377796173095703125,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerG.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrail sign\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_sign_at_mid_loop_rejoin.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_sign_at_mid_loop_rejoin.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_sign_at_mid_loop_rejoin.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_sign_at_mid_loop_rejoin.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_sign_at_mid_loop_rejoin.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_sign_at_mid_loop_rejoin.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_sign_at_mid_loop_rejoin.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.51160800000000250520315603353083133697509765625,"lon":-82.480456000000003768946044147014617919921875,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerG.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESpring house\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_spring_house.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Spring house\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Spring house\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_spring_house.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_spring_house.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_spring_house.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_spring_house.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_spring_house.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_spring_house.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.5165259999999989304342307150363922119140625,"lon":-82.4742289999999940164343570359051227569580078125,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerG.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBench\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"/wiki/File:WPSP_SW_bench_at_paved_portion.jpg\" class=\"image\" title=\"Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk\" src=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_bench_at_paved_portion.jpg/150px-WPSP_SW_bench_at_paved_portion.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"/clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_bench_at_paved_portion.jpg/225px-WPSP_SW_bench_at_paved_portion.jpg 1.5x, /clubwiki/images/thumb/WPSP_SW_bench_at_paved_portion.jpg/300px-WPSP_SW_bench_at_paved_portion.jpg 2x\" data-file-width=\"1280\" data-file-height=\"960\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.5116340000000008103597792796790599822998046875,"lon":-82.480276000000003477907739579677581787109375,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerK.png"},{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStructure remains\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr /\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStructure remains\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Sinking Waters","link":"","lat":36.50838499999999697820385335944592952728271484375,"lon":-82.481617999999997437043930403888225555419921875,"icon":"/clubwiki/images/MarkerV.png"}]}
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Trail Overview[edit]
Located in Warriors' Path State Park. Nice quick hike nearby for those in Kingsport. Interesting view of a stream flowing and disappearing into a sink hole (thus the name sinking waters). Three connected loops offer many options to create a hike or run, to suit your interest. Good views to the south for those that make it to the ridge top, especially on early winter mornings. Also a good location for blackberries and raspberries during the warm summer months and paw paws in September.
How to get there[edit]
From the park headquarters...
- Take Fall Creek Road north across the Holston River.
- Continue past the golf course and turn left on Moody Lane.
- Turn left on to Cedar Branch Road.
- Gravel parking lot on your left as the road turns right.
Warning! There is a gate to the parking lot on Cedar Branch Road. I have often found it closed and locked well into late in the morning (no clue about other times as that's my usual hike time). If it's during daylight hours, you can try contacting the park office to request an unlocking. Call the main office at 423-239-8531.
Route Description[edit]
The trail consists of three connected loops. Starting from the typical access point on Cedar Branch Road is the greenish blue blazed forest or ridge loop offering some views to the south. The middle loop is the yellow blazed field loop. The final loop and location of the sinking waters namesake is the blue blazed wetlands loop. The wetlands loop is connected to the park golf course.
Section
|
Distance (mi)
|
Marking
|
Parking to Forest Loop Connector
|
0.09
|
Green
|
Forest Loop
|
0.64
|
Green
|
Forest and Field Loop Connector
|
0.08
|
Green
|
Field Loop
|
0.56
|
Yellow
|
Field and Wetlands Loop Connector
|
0.14
|
Yellow
|
Wetlands Loop
|
0.39
|
Blue
|
Wetlands Loop Golf Course Connector
|
0.1
|
Blue
|
The trail can be made very short or long by taking the loops as desired. The description below is for an "always turn right" route starting from Cedar Branch Road, (almost always) taking the trail to the right when it splits.
Miles Out
|
Sinking Waters
|
Miles Back
|
Elevation (ft)
|
0.0
|
Trail head
|
2.19
|
1,479
|
0.05
|
Trail bridge and spring house
|
2.14
|
1,457
|
0.1
|
Trail head
|
2.09
|
1,494
|
0.3
|
Pass ridge sign and trail high point
|
1.89
|
1,637
|
0.5
|
Descend ridge on stairs
|
1.69
|
1,499
|
0.54
|
Rejoin lower trail at sign
|
1.65
|
1,448
|
0.62
|
Turn right at bench for 2nd loop
|
1.57
|
1,426
|
0.73
|
Bench on upper part of the middle loop
|
1.46
|
1,498
|
0.95
|
Trail head
|
1.24
|
1,373
|
1.0
|
Bench and sign at paved section and small bridge
|
1.19
|
1,382
|
1.09
|
Enter boardwalk section
|
1.10
|
1,330
|
1.2
|
Turn right to head to golf course
|
0.99
|
1,368
|
1.29
|
Trail head
|
0.90
|
1,388
|
1.44
|
View sinking waters
|
0.75
|
1,375
|
1.48
|
Leave boardwalk section
|
0.71
|
1,479
|
1.6
|
Stay right for middle loop
|
0.59
|
1,372
|
1.63
|
Sign about Coffman family
|
0.56
|
1,373
|
1.83
|
Complete middle loop
|
0.36
|
1,418
|
1.9
|
Begin lower portion of the first loop
|
0.29
|
1,443
|
2.1
|
Complete the first loop
|
0.09
|
1,499
|
2.19
|
Hike complete
|
0.0
|
1,479
|
Typical Conditions[edit]
The trails are fairly well maintained with boardwalks in the wetter parts and stairs on the steeper parts. Some side trails exist without posted signs.
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
None needed, just park and go.
Misc. Information[edit]
Blackberries and raspberries abound in late June and July.
At night along the boardwalk a barred owl may ask "who cooks for you, who cooks for y'all."
According to the signs, the Coffman family settled in the area in the late 1860's. They tried to farm, but frequent floods swept away their cornfield and peach orchard. To get by they switched to blacksmithing and built a shop in the area.
In recent times the land was owned by (?) who bought it for his daughters to have a spot to ride horses. In (?) he donated to the park.
Parking lot sign pre-2015
Cedar Branch Creek disappearing into a sink hole on the wetlands loop
Sinking waters sinkhole after a lot of rain in December 2018
Warriors Path Sinking Waters trail sign back at the boardwalk
Warriors Path Sinking Waters view of boardwalk entrance
Warriors Path Sinking Waters collapsed shed (cabin?!) near golf course
collapsed shed near golf course
sign at golf course entrance
Lower end of Meadow Loop (2nd loop)
Sign where lower Ridge Loop rejoins itself
Squirrels attracted to synthetic decking on wetlands loop
Warriors Path Sinking Waters bench where the 2nd loop splits
Warriors Path Sinking Waters bench between mid loop and boardwalk
Warriors Path Sinking Waters bench on North portion of mid loop
Warriors Path Sinking Waters sign at board walk - front side
Warriors Path Sinking Waters bridge near parking lot
New sign at parking lot. Vandalized within weeks of placement.
Just before 2nd loop rejoins before boardwalk
Sign at the Sinking Waters namesake
On top of the ridge loop (1st loop)
Spring House (now knocked over)
Where upper Ridge loop rejoins lower loop
Sign near the stairs at far side of Ridge Loop