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Warriors' Path State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,592 Google reviews · Running trail in Kingsport, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Warriors' Path State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Lakeside recreation area with disc golf, mountain biking & attractions designed for accessibility.
What runners say about Warriors' Path State Park
“The restrooms were clean and they have a visitor center with restaurant.”
“The trails are scenic, the lake is peaceful, and it’s a great place for families or friends to spend a day”
“The trails are scenic, the lake is peaceful, and it’s a great place for families or friends to spend a day”
“Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground is an amazing asset for children of all abilities!”
A nice state park offering water access, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping. There is a marina with boat rentals and food, a disc golf course, and a “Boundless Playground”. Kayaking was nice and it was nice to paddle towards the dam and look at all the houses.
I was not sure how I would feel about this State Park. I am not overly fond of golf courses and lots of people. I actually found several trails in the park with not a single person hiking them. Thus I ended up loving my visit since I was absolutely looking for tranquility and peace on the day I visited.
Great place for camping or just to spend the day swimming, boating, or paddling around the lake. Free parking and access. Free picnic area. Free playground. Rentals for paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks. Hiking trails with various difficulty and paved paths available for walking, running, and mountain biking.
Nice park. A little busy and the campgrounds are pretty close to one another. Pretty well kept. Campsite picnic tables need replaced or torn down. Some sites a wooden bench has been constructed over old broken cement and the boards are rotting and have nails sticking up through sitting spots.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are scenic, the lake is peaceful, and it’s a great place for families or friends to spend a day”
“(Metal toilet, small sink, concrete 4 ft divider between bathroom area and shower area.”
“Hiking trails with various difficulty and paved paths available for walking, running, and mountain biking.”
“It led to Fall Creek and then to Fall Creek Loop Trail.”
“They also have an all-terrain wheelchair available for free (reservations needed) from the Marina.”
Plan your run at Warriors' Path State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
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