Connector
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Trail Overview
Located in Warriors Path State Park. Short path along the shore of Ft. Patrick Henry Lake connecting WPSP Lakeshore Trail and WPSP Lake Hollow Trail, so you can walk a loop around the par campground.
How to get there
Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage. There are two trailheads. One is by the entrance to the park campground; while the other is by the grey water disposal station back in the campground.
Route Description
Path follows the south shoreline below the main park campground. There are no trail blazes, but the route is clear.
Mileage | Lake Hollow Trail |
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0.0 | Trailhead at campground entrance. Ulster Project Peace Beach also here. Proceed down trail and RR tie steps. |
0.1 | Path veers left as shoreline reached at bottom of steps. |
0.4 | Reach point jutting into lake and covered with kudzu. |
0.5 | Split. No sign. Left Lake Hollow Trail proceed uphill to trailhead. Right begins WPSP Connector Trail. |
0.6 | Trailhead at grey water disposal station. |
Typical Conditions
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.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fee required.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly displays where the "Connector Trail" splits off.
Maps
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Below trail profile. Note the limited elevation change.
File:Lake Hollow Trail profile.JPG
State Park Map and Trail Brochure
Photos
- WPSP Lake Hollow Trail sign1.jpg
Trailhead sign by campground entrance
- WPSP Lake Hollow Trail sign2.jpg
Trailhead sign by grey water disposal