Magic Carpet Ride

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Trail Name Magic Carpet Ride
Park Warriors Path State Park
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking None
Trail Use/Features Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png Dnr hiking.png
Difficulty Rating Hard
Hiking Time 10 Min0.167 Hours <br />0.0104 Days <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only
2,430 Ft0.46 mi <br />0.741 km <br /> / 1,215 Ft0.23 Mi <br />0.37 km <br />
Trail Type In-and-Out
Climb/Descent Elevation 202 Ft61.57 Meters <br /> / -160 Ft-48.768 Meters <br />
High Point 1,606 Ft535.333 Yards <br />489.509 Meters <br />
Parking 36° 29' 31.67" N, 82° 28' 6.85" W
Trailhead 36° 29' 31.67" N, 82° 28' 6.85" W
Nearest Medical Indian Path Hospital
Trip Reports Click Here
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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:

  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

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.

Fees, Permits, etc.

No fee required. Dogs are allowed on or off leash. Do not drink any water without treatment!

After the Hike

Misc. Information

Maps

Click the official trail map: File:WPSP Mtn Bike Trails 12-28-11.pdf

State Park Map

Darwin's Revenge is the red line. Boneyard is dark green. Whitetail Loop with Rock City is dark blue. All three routes start from the parking lot kiosk.

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