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{{Infobox Trail
{{Infobox Trail
  | Image Name = Sinking Waters information sign.jpg
  | Image Name = Sinking Waters information sign.jpg
| Trail Number =
  | Park = Warriors Path State Park
  | Park = Warriors Path State Park
  | City = Kingsport
  | City = Kingsport
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  | Difficulty Rating = Easy
  | Difficulty Rating = Easy
  | Hike Time = 1 Hour
  | Hike Time = 1 Hour
  | Round Trip Distance = 1.94 Mi
  | Round Trip Distance = 2.23 Mi
  | Trail Distance = 1.94 Mi
  | Trail Distance = 2.23 Mi
  | Trail Type = Loop
  | Trail Type = Loop
  | Elevation Gain = 645 Ft
  | Elevation Gain = 751 Ft
  | Elevation Loss = -645 Ft
  | Elevation Loss = -751 Ft
  | High Point = 1,648 Ft
  | High Point = 1,637 Ft
  | Parking coords = 36.516591,-82.473665
  | Parking coords = 36.516591,-82.473665
  | Trailhead coords = 36.516591,-82.473665
  | Trailhead coords = 36.516591,-82.473665
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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). 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). Can also be made part of a nice jogging route. Good views to the south for those that make it to the ridge top, especially on winter early mornings. Also a good location for blackberries and raspberries during the warm summer months.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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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 Rd across the Holston River.
# Continue past the golf course and turn left on Moody Lane.  
# Turn left on to Cedar Branch Rd
# Gravel parking lot on your left as the road turns right


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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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 can be made very short or long by taking the loops as desired. The description below is for an "always turn right" route, (almost always) taking the trail to the right when it splits.
 
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!Miles Back
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|0.0
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|0.05
|Trail bridge and spring house
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|0.1
|Trail head
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|0.3
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|0.5
|Descend ridge on stairs
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|-
|0.54
|Rejoin lower trail at sign
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|1,448
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|0.62
|Turn right at bench for 2nd loop
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|1,426
|-
|0.73
|Bench on upper part of the middle loop
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|1,498
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|0.95
|Trail head
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|1.0
|Bench and sign at paved section and small bridge
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|-
|1.09
|Enter boardwalk section
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|-
|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
|-
|0.0
|Hike complete
|2.19
|1,479
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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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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. No trail blazes.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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None needed, just park and go.
None needed, just park and go.
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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Blackberries and raspberries abound in late June and July.
Blackberries and raspberries abound in late June and July.
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.


== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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36.516591,-82.473665~Parking and trail head~ ~MarkerA.png
36.516591,-82.473665~Parking and trail head~[[Image:WPSP SW parking lot.jpg|150px|Parking lot sign]]~MarkerA.png
36.51005,-82.481275~ ~[[File:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|150px|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole]]<br>The namesake sinking waters<br>disappearing into a hole~MarkerB.png
36.51005,-82.481275~ ~[[File:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|150px|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole]]<br>The namesake sinking waters<br>disappearing into a hole~MarkerB.png
36.512945,-82.480961~Unmarked trail turn~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~MarkerT.png
36.512945,-82.480961~Unmarked trail turn~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~MarkerT.png
36.515965,-82.477991~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW sign on NorthEast loop.jpg|150px|Sign on ridge of the first loop]]~MarkerG.png
36.514836,-82.477365~Trail stairs~[[Image:WPSP SW stairs.jpg|150px|Stairs coming off of the ridge]]~MarkerG.png
36.514300,-82.476834~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW trail sign near stairs.jpg|150px|Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining]]~MarkerG.png
36.513507,-82.477734~Bench~[[Image:WPSP SW bench at 2nd loop split.jpg|150px|Bench]]~MarkerK.png
36.513756,-82.479150~Bench~[[Image:WPSP SW bench on North middle loop.jpg|150px|Bench on North leg of 2nd loop]]~MarkerK.png
36.512311,-82.479665~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW Sign on South mid loop.jpg|150px|Sign on south end of the middle loop]]~MarkerG.png
36.511608,-82.480456~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW sign at mid loop rejoin.jpg|150px|Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk]]~MarkerG.png
36.511634,-82.480276~Bench~[[Image:WPSP SW bench at paved portion.jpg|150px|Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk]]~MarkerK.png
36.510686,-82.481056~Trail signs~[[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]]~MarkerG.png
36.509158,-82.481430~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW Golf Course Entrance.jpg|150px|Golf Course Entrance sign]]~MarkerG.png
36.508427,-82.481489~Collapsed shed~[[Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 1.jpg|150px|Collapsed shed]]~MarkerV.png
36.508385,-82.481618~Structure remains~ ~MarkerV.png
36.516404,-82.474316~Water bridge~[[Image:WPSP SW bridge.jpg|150px|Bridge near parking]]~MarkerL.png
36.515910,-82.475133~Trail sign~[[Image:WPSP SW Sign on SouthEast Loop.jpg|150px|Sign on south end of the first loop]]~MarkerG.png
36.516526,-82.474229~Spring house~[[Image:WPSP SW spring house.jpg|150px|Spring house]]~MarkerG.png
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Image:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole
Image:Sinking Waters sinkhole.jpg|The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole
 
Image:WPSP SW bench at paved portion.jpg|Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk
Image:WPSP SW bench at 2nd loop split.jpg|Bench at 2nd loop split
Image:WPSP SW bench on North middle loop.jpg|Bench on North leg of 2nd loop
Image:WPSP SW Boardwalk sign back.jpg|Back side of boardwalk sign
Image:WPSP SW boardwalk sign front.jpg|Front side of boardwalk sign
Image:WPSP SW Boardwalk.jpg|Boardwalk
Image:WPSP SW bridge.jpg|Bridge near parking
Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 1.jpg|Collapsed shed
Image:WPSP SW Collapsed shed 2.jpg|Collapsed shed
Image:WPSP SW Golf Course Entrance.jpg|Golf Course Entrance sign
Image:WPSP SW parking lot.jpg|Parking lot sign
Image:WPSP SW sign at mid loop rejoin.jpg|Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk
Image:WPSP SW sign at sink hole.jpg|Sinking waters sign
Image:WPSP SW sign on NorthEast loop.jpg|Sign on ridge of the first loop
Image:WPSP SW Sign on South mid loop.jpg|Sign on south end of the middle loop
Image:WPSP SW Sign on SouthEast Loop.jpg|Sign on south end of the first loop
Image:WPSP SW spring house.jpg|Spring house
Image:WPSP SW Squirrel Attack 1.jpg|Squirrels attracted to synthetic decking
Image:WPSP SW stairs.jpg|Stairs coming off of the ridge
Image:WPSP SW trail sign near stairs.jpg|Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
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Revision as of 21:55, 4 October 2015


Sinking Waters information sign.jpg
Trail Name Sinking Waters
Park Warriors Path State Park
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking None
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr dog.png Dnr fishing.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking Time 1 Hour0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only 		2.23 Mi3.589 km <br /> / 2.23 Mi3.589 km <br />
Trail Type Loop
Climb/Descent Elevation 751 Ft228.905 Meters <br /> / -751 Ft-228.905 Meters <br />
High Point 1,637 Ft545.667 Yards <br />498.958 Meters <br />
Parking 36° 30' 59.73" N, 82° 28' 25.19" W
Trailhead 36° 30' 59.73" N, 82° 28' 25.19" W
Nearest Medical Indian Path Hospital
Trip Reports Click Here
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Trail Overview

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). Can also be made part of a nice jogging route. Good views to the south for those that make it to the ridge top, especially on winter early mornings. Also a good location for blackberries and raspberries during the warm summer months.

How to get there

From the park headquarters...

  1. Take Fall Creek Rd across the Holston River.
  2. Continue past the golf course and turn left on Moody Lane.
  3. Turn left on to Cedar Branch Rd
  4. Gravel parking lot on your left as the road turns right

Route Description

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, (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
0.0 Hike complete 2.19 1,479

Typical Conditions

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. No trail blazes.

Fees, Permits, etc.

None needed, just park and go.

Misc. Information

Blackberries and raspberries abound in late June and July.

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.

Maps

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Photos

  • The namesake sinking waters disappearing into a hole

  • Bench between 2nd loop and boardwalk

  • Bench at 2nd loop split

  • Bench on North leg of 2nd loop

  • Back side of boardwalk sign

  • Front side of boardwalk sign

  • Boardwalk

  • Bridge near parking

  • Collapsed shed

  • Collapsed shed

  • Golf Course Entrance sign

  • Parking lot sign

  • Sign between 2nd and 3rd loop/boardwalk

  • Sinking waters sign

  • Sign on ridge of the first loop

  • Sign on south end of the middle loop

  • Sign on south end of the first loop

  • Spring house

  • Squirrels attracted to synthetic decking

  • Stairs coming off of the ridge

  • Sign near stairs of 1st loop rejoining

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