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{{Trail
|Trail Highlight=The main trail artery of the Mountain Bike System
|Trail System=Warriors' Path State Park Mountain Bike Trails
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
|Trail Marking=None
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking
|Trail Features=Vistas, Rivers
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
|Hike Time=30 min
|Trail Distance=0.8396 mi
|Round Trip Distance=1.6 mi
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=1,503 Ft
|Low Point=1,300 ft
|Elevation Gain=40 Ft
|Elevation Loss=206 Ft
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
|Parking location=36.49227, -82.4684
|Trailhead location=36.49213, -82.46857
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| Park = Warriors Path State Park
| City = Kingsport
| State = Tennessee
| Marking = None
| Trail Use = {{Biking}} {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
| Difficulty Rating = Easy
| Hike Time = 30 Min
| Round Trip Distance = 1.6
| Trail Distance = 0.8
| Trail Type = Segment
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| Parking coords = 36.49213,-82.46857
| Trailhead coords =
| Medical = Indian Path Hospital
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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Accessible at the [[Warriors' Path State Park Mountain Bike Trails]]
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.
Trailhead at gravel parking lot.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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[[File:WPSP lake road profile.png|thumb|right]]
 


== Typical Conditions ==
== 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.
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/additional-content/warriors-path_bike-trail-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.
<display_map center="36.491510,-82.469220" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="auto" height="550" gkml="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">
</display_map>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:No Trail KML]] [[Category:Stub]]

Latest revision as of 13:53, 29 December 2019

Lake Road (Warriors Path State Park)

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Highlight The main trail artery of the Mountain Bike System
Trail System Warriors' Path State Park Mountain Bike Trails
Park Warriors' Path State Park
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking None
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingBiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

VistasRivers

Difficulty Rating Easy
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: 0.8396 mi1.351 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.6 mi2.575 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type In-and-Out
Low / High Point 1,300 ft433.333 Yards <br />396.24 Meters <br />1,503 Ft501 Yards <br />458.114 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 40 Ft12.192 Meters <br /> / (206 Ft62.789 Meters <br />) – South-to-North
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 2 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 20 trails / 17.7 mi of trail
Parking 36° 29' 32.17" N, 82° 28' 6.24" W Map
Trailhead 36° 29' 31.67" N, 82° 28' 6.85" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Warriors Path State Park.

How to get there[edit]

Accessible at the Warriors' Path State Park Mountain Bike Trails Trailhead at gravel parking lot.

Route Description[edit]

WPSP lake road profile.png

Typical Conditions[edit]

The mountain biking association 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.

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