Editing Lakeshore

{{Trail
|Banner Image=File:WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign.JPG
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
|Trail Marking=Black
|Trail Use=Hiking, Fishing
|Trail Features=Rivers, Lakes
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
|Hike Time=15 min
|Trail Distance=0.31 mi
|Round Trip Distance=2.23
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=1,307 ft
|Low Point=1,266 ft
|Elevation Gain=0 ft
|Elevation Loss=39 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
|Parking location=36.49705, -82.47838
|Trailhead location=36.49705, -82.47838
}}
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Riverbank}}

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== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. A walk along the shore of Ft. Patrick Henry Lake/Holston River below the park campground.

== How to get there ==
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Directions to main entrance found on [[Warriors Path State Park]] webpage.  There are two trailheads accessed through the park campground.  One is on the east side of the boat launch; while the other is between campsites B-34 and B-35.

== Route Description==
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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.

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Mileage
!Lakeshore Trail
|-
|0.00
|Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill.
|-
|0.05
|Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins [[Trail connects to::Connector|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 ==
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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. ==
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No fee required.  State license required for fishing.

== Misc. Information ==
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The park map brochure incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length.

If you find a pair of handclippers along the trail, they're mine.

== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Trailhead in park campground by sites B-34/35
|Marker Location=36.49705,-82.47838
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Trailhead by boat launch
|Marker Location=36.49870,-82.48225
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|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
}}