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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign.JPG
{{Infobox Trail
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
                    | Image Name = WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign.JPG
|Trail Marking=Black
                    | City = Kingsport
|Trail Use=Hiking, Fishing
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Features=Rivers, Lakes
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}}
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Hike Time=15 min
                    | Hike Time = 0.25
|Trail Distance=0.31 mi
                    | Distance = 0.35
|Round Trip Distance=2.23
                    | Elevation Gain = 22
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | High Point = 1396
|High Point=1,307 ft
                    | Latitude = N36°29.823
|Low Point=1,266 ft
                    | Longitude = W82°28.703
|Elevation Gain=0 ft
                    | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
|Elevation Loss=39 ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
                    | googlemap =  
|Parking location=36.49705, -82.47838
<googlemap lat="36.49705" lon="-82.47838"  zoom="12" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Trailhead location=36.49705, -82.47838
36.49705,-82.47838,WPSP Lakeshore Trail
</googlemap>
}}
}}
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Riverbank}}
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__TOC__
== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. -->
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. -->
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Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground.  There are no trail blazes, but the route is mostly clear.
Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground.  There are no trail blazes, but the route is mostly clear.


<tab class=wikitable border=1 head=top>
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
Mileage Lakeshore Trail
|-
0 Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill.
!Mileage
0.05 Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins [[Trail connects to::Connector|Connector Trail]].
!Lakeshore Trail
0.15 Reach rocky point jutting into lake. Popular fishing spot.
|-
0.2 Cross wood trail bridge.
|0.00
0.35 Trailhead at boat launch.
|Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill.
</tab>
|-
|0.05
|Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins [[WPSP Connector Trail]].
|-
|0.15
|Reach rocky point jutting into lake. Popular fishing spot.
|-
|0.20
|Cross wood trail bridge.
|-
|0.35
|Trailhead at boat launch.
|}


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->
Well worn path with detours as the trees fall and shoreline crumbles into the lake.  The park has installed RR ties steps at several places.
Well worn path with detours as the trees fall and shoreline crumbles into the lake.  The park has installed RR ties steps at several places.
[[Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail - crumbling path.JPG|200px]]


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.-->
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No fee required.  State license required for fishing.
No fee required.   
 
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? -->
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The park map brochure incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length.
The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length.


If you find a pair of handclippers along the trail, they're mine.
== Maps ==
<!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. -->
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.498" lon="-82.481" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="400" height="350" scale="yes" controls="large" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lakeshore_Trail.kml
36.49705,-82.47838
(A) Trailhead in park campground by sites B-34/35
36.49870,-82.48225
(A) Trailhead by boat launch
36.49741,-82.47764
(G) Intersection Lakeshore and Connector Trails
[[Image:WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG]]
36.49787,-82.47906
Fishing point
36.49850,-82.48113
Old dock
</googlemap>
 
Below trail profile.  Note the limited elevation change.
<br>[[File:Lakeshore_Trail_profile.JPG|400px]]
 
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
<gallery>
{{Map Marker
<!-- Place any pictures from this trail below. Ideally we would have a picture of the trailhead to help people know when they found it -->
|Icon Type=Parking
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|Marker Title=Trailhead in park campground by sites B-34/35
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign2.JPG|Trailhead sign by boat launch
|Marker Location=36.49705,-82.47838
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail bridge.JPG|Trail bridge on Lakeshore
}}
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail - View of Fall Creek Road bridge.JPG|View of Fall Creek Road bridge
{{Map Marker
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail - View of Lone Cedar Overlook.JPG|View of Lone Cedar Overlook on [[WPSP Devil's Backbone]] Trail
|Icon Type=Parking
Image:WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG|Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection
|Marker Title=Trailhead by boat launch
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|Marker Location=36.49870,-82.48225
</gallery>
}}
 
{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Point of interest
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
|Marker Title=Intersection Lakeshore and Connector Trails
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.49741,-82.47764
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Fishing point
|Marker Location=36.49787,-82.47906
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Old dock
|Marker Location=36.49850,-82.48113
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Trail bridge
|Marker Location=36.49788,-82.47926
}}
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