Connector

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WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG
Trail Name Connector
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr dog.png Dnr fishing.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking Time 0.250.25 Hours <br />0.0156 Days <br />15 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip 0.30.3 mi <br />0.483 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation 2222 Feet <br />6.706 Meters <br /> / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point 14121,412 Feet <br />470.667 Yards <br />430.378 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical Indian Path Hospital
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Trail Overview

Located in Warriors Path State Park. Short 0.3 mile path along the shore of Ft. Patrick Henry Lake connecting Lakeshore Trail and Lake Hollow Trail, so that you can walk a loop around the park campground.

How to get there

Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage. No direct trailhead. Reached by hiking either Lakeshore Trail and Lake Hollow Trail.

Route Description

Path proceeds around the east penisula along the shoreline below the main park campground. There are no trail blazes, but the route is clear.

Typical Conditions

Well worn path with detours as the trees fall and shoreline crumbles into the lake. The park has installed RR ties as steps.

Fees, Permits, etc.

No fee required.

After the Hike

Misc. Information

Maps

The path shown below in red is the WPSP Lake Hollow Trail. The section in dark blue is this Connector Trail. And the piece in orange is the WPSP Lakeshore Trail.

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State Park Map and Trail Brochure
Park brochure incorrectly lists trail distance as 0.75 miles, but is 0.3 mile.

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