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|Banner Image=File:To Fall Creek Loop Trail.jpg
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|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 Change Direction=Clockwise
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|Parking location=36.50412, -82.46718
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|Trailhead location=36.50412, -82.46718
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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.
#Follow the main park road as it winds past the pool, campground, and turnoff for Duck Island.
 
#Take left towards the fishing piers, but continue back to the boat ramp.
First trail access point is from [[Devil's Backbone|Devil's Backbone Trail]].
#Park at the far (east) side of the soccer fields.
 
#Sign for trailhead can be seen nearby.
Second trailhead is found from the main park entrance by:   
Warning:  This area will be very busy during soccer and boating seasons.
#Take Fall Creek Road north across bridge and through golf course.
#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 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.


== 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.
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
|Parking at trailhead by chain gate.  Head left into the woods.
|Intersection at Devil's Backbone Trail.  Cross bridge and proceed down old farm road.
|-
|0.9 mi
|230 ft
|Split. Main trail continues ahead while unmarked spur heads left for more view of the lake and rejoins later.
|-
|370 ft
|Spur trail rejoins.
|-
|0.22 mi
|Spur trail to first overlook.
|-
|-
|0.26 mi
|0.1
|Split in blazed trail for loop.  Most will continue straight for main overlook.
|At Childress Ferry trailhead.  Proceed up hill through open area.
|0.0
|-
|-
|0.32 mi
|0.4
|Double blaze.  Head right up RR tie stairs. Straight is unmarked spur trail into neighborhood.
|Bridgeless creek crossing.  Easy jump except after hard rain.
|0.3
|-
|-
|0.36 mi
|0.6
|Keep right. Spur into neighborhood.
|Wood duck box seen in tulip poplar tree - Girl Scout Gold project.
|0.5
|-
|-
|0.44 mi
|0.9
|Double blaze. Left heads to disc golf course.  Right to continue on trail.
|Ulster Project Peace Bench under maple tree.
|-
|0.8
|0.48 mi
|Return to start of loop.  Turn left for trailhead.
|-
|0.52 mi
|Slight right for trail through woods.
|-
|0.80 mi
|Back at trailhead.
|}
|}
''Distances are +/- 0.1 mile due to rounding.''


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Heavily used park trail is generally wide and kept open of the blowdowns (mostly pine dying due to the bore beetle).
Mown trail through open fields darting into forests.  Check for ticks afterwards in summer.


== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
== Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. ==
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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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For families with pre-school to early elementary children, the Darrell's Dream boundless playground offers many ways to burn off excess energy.


== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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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]


 
Also another set of benches at the Lake Hollow trailhead by the campground entrance.
== Maps ==
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36.50294,-82.46880,Intersection Devil's Backbone-Fall Creek Loop
36.50252,-82.46827,Ulster Project benches
36.50137,-82.46522,creek crossing - no bridge
36.50412,-82.46718,trailhead from Childress Road
</googlemap>


== Photos ==
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|Marker Title=Intersection Devil's Backbone-Fall Creek Loop
 
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|Marker Location=36.50294,-82.46880
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Point of interest
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
|Marker Title=Ulster Project benches
|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
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{{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
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{{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
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{{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
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{{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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