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{{Trail | {{Trail | ||
|Banner Image=File:WPSP SW Boardwalk.jpg | |Banner Image=File:WPSP SW Boardwalk.jpg | ||
|Trail Highlight=Three connected loops and a stream that disappears into a sinkhole | |||
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park | |Park=Warriors' Path State Park | ||
|Trail Marking=Green, Yellow, Blue | |Trail Marking=Green, Yellow, Blue | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
|Trail Features=Vistas, Caves | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Easy | |Difficulty Rating=Easy | ||
|Hike Time=1 hr | |Hike Time=1 hr | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=1.75 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance=2. | |Round Trip Distance=2.14 mi | ||
|Trail Type=Loop | |Trail Type=Loop | ||
|High Point=1,607 ft | |High Point=1,607 ft | ||
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|Elevation Loss=338 ft | |Elevation Loss=338 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction=Counter Clockwise | |Elevation Change Direction=Counter Clockwise | ||
|Parking location=36.51659, -82.47366 | |Parking location=36.51659, -82.47366 | ||
|Trailhead location=36.51659, -82.47366 | |Trailhead location=36.51659, -82.47366 | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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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). | 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 == | == How to get there == | ||
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# Turn left on to Cedar Branch Road. | # Turn left on to Cedar Branch Road. | ||
# Gravel parking lot on your left as the road turns right. | # 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== | == Route Description== | ||
[[File:Sinking waters profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]] | |||
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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. | 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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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Parking | |Icon Type=Parking | ||
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{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Photo spot | |Icon Type=Photo spot | ||
|Marker Title= The Sinking Waters | |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 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 | |Marker Location=36.51005,-82.481275 | ||
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|Icon Type=Old structure | |Icon Type=Old structure | ||
|Marker Title=Structure remains | |Marker Title=Structure remains | ||
|Marker Location=36.508385,-82.481618 | |Marker Location=36.508385,-82.481618 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:53, 14 December 2019
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| Highlight | Three connected loops and a stream that disappears into a sinkhole |
| Park | Warriors' Path State Park |
| Located | Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park |
| Trail Marking | Green, Yellow, Blue |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Easy |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 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 |
| Trail Type | Loop |
| Low / High Point | 1,325 ft441.667 Yards <br />403.86 Meters <br /> / 1,607 ft535.667 Yards <br />489.814 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 338 ft103.022 Meters <br /> / (338 ft103.022 Meters <br />) – Counter Clockwise |
| Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days | 21 logged hikes (0 recent) |
| NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list | 24 trails / 17.8 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 30' 59.72" N, 82° 28' 25.18" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 30' 59.72" N, 82° 28' 25.18" W Map |
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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.
Photos[edit]
Parking lot sign pre-2015
Cedar Branch Creek disappearing into a sink hole on the wetlands loop
Profile chart
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
