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|Trail System=Warriors' Path State Park Mountain Bike Trails | |||
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park | |||
|Trail Marking=None | |||
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking | |||
|Trail Features=Vistas | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |||
|Hike Time=10 min | |||
|Trail Distance=1,077 Ft | |||
|Round Trip Distance=2,153 Ft | |||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |||
|High Point=1,577 Ft | |||
|Low Point=1,497 ft | |||
|Elevation Gain=80 Ft | |||
|Elevation Loss=0 Ft | |||
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North | |||
|Parking location=36.49213, -82.46857 | |||
|Trailhead location=36.49213, -82.46857 | |||
}} | |||
<display_map center="36.491510,-82.469220" type="terrain" zoom="16" width="auto" height="550" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Magic_Carpet_Ride.kml, | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Ridge_Top.kml"> | |||
</display_map> | |||
Ridge Top is in black and Magic Carpet Ride in dark purple (and together makes a profile of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character) famous hedgehog]!). | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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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. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | |||
Revision as of 12:46, 17 December 2018
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| 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 |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Medium |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 10 min0.167 Hours <br />0.0104 Days <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 1,077 Ft0.204 Mi <br />0.328 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 2,153 Ft0.408 mi <br />0.656 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 | 1,497 ft499 Yards <br />456.286 Meters <br /> / 1,577 Ft525.667 Yards <br />480.67 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 80 Ft24.384 Meters <br /> / (0 Ft0 Meters <br />) – South-to-North |
| Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days | 1 logged hikes (0 recent) |
| NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list | 20 trails / 17.7 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 29' 31.67" N, 82° 28' 6.85" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 29' 31.67" N, 82° 28' 6.85" W Map |
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Ridge Top is in black and Magic Carpet Ride in dark purple (and together makes a profile of a famous hedgehog!).
Trail Overview
Located in Warriors Path State Park as part of their Mountain Bike Trail system. A short trail up the ridge that turns into Ridge Top (and really both should be all considered one trail).
How to get there
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.
Route Description
This trail connects to Ridge Top.
Typical Conditions
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.