WPSP Mountain Bike Trail System: Difference between revisions

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!Mileage
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!Lakeshore Trail
!Mtn Bike Difficulty
!Mountain Bike Trail Name
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|0.00
|0.80
|Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill.
|Beginner
|Lake Valley Road
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|0.05
|0.19
|Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins [[WPSP Connector Trail]].
|Beginner
|Whitetail Alternative
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|0.15
|0.34
|Reach rocky point jutting into lake.  Popular fishing spot.
|Intermediate
|Zip Line
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|0.20
|2.12
|Cross wood trail bridge.
|Intermediate
|Whitetail Loop
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|0.35
|2.14
|Trailhead at boat launch.
|Advanced
|Darwin's Revenge
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|2.44
|Advanced
|Boneyard
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|0.55
|Advanced
|Rock City
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|0.48
|Advanced
|Ridgetop
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|0.17
|Advanced
|Magic Carpet Ride
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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?  -->
Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association does the bulk of the trail maintenance, which are generally in good condition.
[http://ntmba.org/ Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association] does the bulk of the trail maintenance, which are generally in good condition.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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The path shown below in orange is this Lakeshore Trail.  The section in dark blue is the [[WPSP Connector Trail]]. 
Click the official trail map:
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/MtBiketrails.pdf NTMBA Trail Map]
 


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(A) 36.49213,-82.46857
(A) 36.49213,-82.46857
Trailhead at parking lot
Trailhead at parking lot
(G) 36.49741,-82.47764
Trail for XXXX
</googlemap>
</googlemap>


[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/MtBiketrails.pdf  NTMBA Trail Map]


== Photos ==
== Photos ==

Revision as of 06:24, 7 April 2011


WPSP Mt Bike Trails sign.jpg
Trail Name WPSP Mountain Bike Trail System
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking {{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features Dnr bike.png Dnr hiking.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time various"various" is not a number.
Distance, round-trip 1-3"-3" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.
Climb/Descent Elevation <300"" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point 16401,640 Feet <br />546.667 Yards <br />499.872 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical Indian Path Hospital
Trip Reports Click Here
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Trail Overview

Located in Warriors Path State Park. A 6+ 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

From main entrance of Warriors Path State Park:

  1. Go north on Fall Creek Road for 2.4 miles.
  2. Turn right (east) onto Old Mill Road for 0.8 miles.
  3. Turn right (south) onto Childress Ferry Road for just roughly 100 yards.
  4. Turn left (east) onto Buttermilk Road for 1.2 miles.
  5. Turn right (south) onto Freeman Road for 0.5 mile.
  6. Continue when road changes from asphalt to gravel.

Trailhead at gravel parking lot.

Route Description

Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground. There are no trail blazes, but the route is mostly clear.

Mileage Mtn Bike Difficulty Mountain Bike Trail Name
0.80 Beginner Lake Valley Road
0.19 Beginner Whitetail Alternative
0.34 Intermediate Zip Line
2.12 Intermediate Whitetail Loop
2.14 Advanced Darwin's Revenge
2.44 Advanced Boneyard
0.55 Advanced Rock City
0.48 Advanced Ridgetop
0.17 Advanced Magic Carpet Ride

Typical Conditions

Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association does the bulk of the trail maintenance, which are generally in good condition.

Fees, Permits, etc.

No fee required.

After the Hike

Misc. Information

Maps

Click the official trail map: NTMBA Trail Map


<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.49213" lon="-82.46857" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="400" height="350" scale="yes" controls="large" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Mtn_Bike_Trails_Darwin's_Revenge.kml (A) 36.49213,-82.46857 Trailhead at parking lot </googlemap>


State Park Map and Trail Brochure

Photos

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