Whitetail Loop

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Whitetail Loop

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Whitetail loop view of bridge from ridge.jpeg
Highlight One of the three main loops of the mountain bike trails
Trail System Warriors' Path State Park Mountain Bike Trails
Park Warriors' Path State Park
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Blue Triangle
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingBiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

VistasRivers

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 2.5 hrs0.156 Days <br />150 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 2.306 mi3.711 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.72 mi5.987 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 1,320 ft440 Yards <br />402.336 Meters <br />1,493 Ft497.667 Yards <br />455.066 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 213 Ft64.922 Meters <br /> / (176 Ft53.645 Meters <br />) – North-to-South
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 4 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 24 trails / 17.3 mi of trail
Parking 36° 29' 31.67" N, 82° 28' 6.85" W Map
Trailhead 36° 29' 54.02" N, 82° 28' 20.64" W Map
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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.

Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Warriors Path State Park.

How to get there[edit]

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[edit]

Elevation profile

The trail has some ups and downs, but none of them steep or sustained. The route will bring you by the river and along the power line cut for some good views.

Typical Conditions[edit]

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.[edit]

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

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