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|Park Type=State Park
| Image Name = Warriors Path Hemlock Sign.jpg
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Pools, Beaches, Fishing, Horses, Picnicking, Golf, Disc Golf, Nature Events
| Type = State Park
|Features=Waterfalls, Vistas, Rivers, Lakes
| City = Kingsport
|Lodging Types=Camping
| State = Tennessee
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 30 amp electrical, Showers, Playground, Wi-Fi, Camp Store
| Park Use = {{Biking}} {{Camping}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} {{Hike}} {{Skiing}} {{Waterfall}}
|City=Kingsport
| Area = 950 acres
|State=Tennessee
| High Point =
|Area=950 acres
| Operated By = Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
| Parking coords = 36.494295,-82.482868
|Parking=36.49904, -82.48624
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|Icon Type=Playground
|Marker Title=Darrell's Dream boundless playground
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP_Darrel's_Dream_playground.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.49072, -82.48223
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|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Mountain Biking area
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==Park Overview==
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[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/ Warrior's Path State Park] has {{Park trail count|Park={{PAGENAME}}}} trails covering {{Park trail miles|Park={{PAGENAME}}}} good for quick after work jaunts with the kids and pets for a quick stroll.  


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== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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{{Park trail map}}
 
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Spur_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Woodland_Ridge_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Overlook_Trail_(spur).kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Overlook_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Holston_Bluffs_(Fall_Creek).kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Holston_Bluffs_(Campground).kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Fall_Creek_Loop_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Sinking_Waters.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lake_Hollow_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Connector_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lakeshore_Trail.kml,
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Riverbank_Trail.kml">
 
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36.49213, -82.46857~Mountain Biking area~ ~MarkerA.png
36.496804, -82.465246~High Point of Park (1,660 ft)~ ~Markerd.png
36.50065, -82.47918~Overlook~ ~MarkerB.png
36.50013, -82.4776~Lone Cedar Overlook~ ~MarkerB.png
36.48795, -82.47944~Overlook~ ~MarkerB.png
36.48719, -82.47995~Overlook~ ~MarkerB.png
36.50051, -82.47105~Bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
36.50294, -82.4688~Bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
36.4979050143, -82.4792440347~Bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
36.49731, -82.47734~Bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
36.49665, -82.47565~Girl Power Bench~ ~MarkerK.png
36.50252, -82.46827~Ulster Project Benches~ ~MarkerK.png
36.50137, -82.46522~Creek Crossing~ ~MarkerJ.png
36.51033916, -82.48117222~Sinking Creek~ ~MarkerJ.png
36.5079432419, -82.4846941996~Warriors Path Riding Stables~ ~MarkerG.png
36.5165097571, -82.4735671041~Parking~ ~MarkerA.png
36.51633035, -82.47422936~Bridge~ ~MarkerK.png
36.51068165, -82.48150341~Metal Walkway~ ~MarkerK.png
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{{Park trail map|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
 
[http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/docs/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]
[http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/docs/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]


== Photos ==
==Gallery==
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{{Park trail gallery|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
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Image:Warriors Path Warriors Dr sign.jpg|Sign at Warriors Drive
Image:Warriors Path Hemlock Sign.jpg|Sign at Hemlock and Fall Creek
Image:Warriors Path Soccer Field sign.jpg|Sign at the soccer fields
Image:WPSP_Darrel's_Dream_playground.jpg|Darrel's Dream Playground
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]

Revision as of 21:06, 4 May 2018

Warriors' Path State Park
Warriors' Path State Park Banner.jpg
Park Type State Park
Located Kingsport, Tennessee
External Links
Entrance Fee Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingBoatingBikingPoolsBeachesFishingHorsesPicnickingGolfDisc Golf
Nature Events
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park WaterfallsVistasRiversLakes
Park Trails

24 Trails / Total of 17.84 miles28.711 km <br />

Lodging Types Camping
Camping Amenities

Site waterDump station30 amp electricalShowersWi-FiCamp Store
Playground

Park Area 950 acres3.845 km² <br />
Operated By Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Main Location Map
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Park Overview

Warrior's Path State Park has 24 trails covering 17.84 miles good for quick after work jaunts with the kids and pets for a quick stroll.

How to get there

From downtown Kingsport, TN:

  1. Take Fort Henry Drive/TN-36 toward Colonial Heights.
  2. Turn left at stoplight by Food City onto Hemlock Road. (Warning: Red Light camera intersection this direction.)
  3. Follow Hemlock Road under railroad underpass. The park ranger station is just inside the main entrance.

From I-81:

  1. Take TN Exit 59 (Kingsport).
  2. Turn NW on Fort Henry Drive/TN-36.
  3. Turn right (north) onto Colonial Heights (by Zoomerz, Sunoco). (Warning: Red Light camera intersection in this direction. Come to a complete stop if the light is yellow or red before making turn.)
  4. Continue on Colonial Heights road as it makes a sharp left and then right over railroad tracks.
  5. Turn right (east) on Hemlock Road. The main park entrance can be seen.

Trailheads are in several different locations, so refer to the specific trail descriptions.

Park Trails

The park offers the following trails to explore:


Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Boneyard 2.33 mi Medium Black Triangle

HikingBiking
Boneyard Connector 0.04 mi Easy None

BikingHiking
Connector 0.28 mi Easy None

HikingFishing
Darwin's Connector 0.10 mi Easy None

HikingBiking
Darwin's Revenge 2.06 mi Medium Black Diamond

HikingBikingGeocaching
Devil's Backbone 1.20 mi Medium Red

HikingFishingGeocaching
Fall Creek Loop 0.92 mi Medium Orange

HikingGeocaching
Fawn Loop 0.61 mi Easy Yellow

HikingBiking
Holston Bluffs 0.38 mi Easy White

Hiking
Lake Hollow 0.56 mi Easy None

HikingFishing
Lake Road 0.84 mi Easy None

BikingHiking

 The main trail artery of the Mountain Bike System
Lakeshore 0.31 mi Easy Black

HikingFishing
Magic Carpet Ride 0.20 mi Medium None

BikingHiking
Overlook 0.73 mi Easy None

Hiking
Pawpaw 0.56 mi Medium Blue

BikingHiking

 Half mile loop that can be added to Lake Road or connect with Whitetail
Pawpaw Connector 0.10 mi Easy None

HikingBiking
Ridge Top 0.48 mi Hard None

BikingHiking
Riverbank 0.24 mi Easy Blue

HikingFishing
Rock City 0.50 mi Medium Black

BikingHiking
Sinking Waters 1.75 mi Easy Green, Yellow, Blue

Hiking

 Three connected loops and a stream that disappears into a sinkhole
Whitetail Alternate 0.20 mi Medium None

HikingBiking
Whitetail Loop 2.31 mi Medium Blue Triangle

HikingBiking

 One of the three main loops of the mountain bike trails
Woodland Ridge 0.78 mi Medium None

HikingHorses
Zipline 0.35 mi Easy None

BikingHiking

 Alternate to/from other trails rather than using Lake Road

A couple mile loop around most of the park campground can be done on Lake Hollow, Connector, and Lakeshore trails.
Devil's Backbone and Fall Creek Loop trails also make a nice combination.

Riverbank Trail no longer connects across Fall Creek Road with Holston Bluffs Trail.

Park Lodging

Park offers 134 camping sites. All of which allows either tents or RV's. Sites fill up quickly on most summer weekends. It is ill advised to arrive without a reservation in the summer.

Campground

Campground has bath houses spread around the park, including showers. Two dump stations are available at the front and rear of the campground.

Other Park Amenities

  • Pool
  • Golf Course
  • Playgrounds
  • Amphitheater
  • Picnic areas
  • Pavilions
  • Tennis courts
  • Boat launches
  • Marina with restaurant
  • Soccer fields
  • Disc golf
  • Basketball court
  • Horseback riding stables

Fees, Permits, etc.

The park has no day use, trail head, or entrance fees.

Camping fees range from $11-$20 per night depending on time of year and site amenities plus a $3 per reservation fee and taxes. Reservations can be made at their website.

Seasonal Events

  • Winter Gardening Seminar
  • Spring Nature Festival
  • Dragonfly Day
  • Summer in the Park
  • Folklife Festival
  • Environmental Education Workshop
  • Adopt a Tree
  • Christmas on the Lake
  • Recreation and Nature Activities

Misc. Information

Formally a Tennessee Valley Authority park.

Maps

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Gallery

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