Lakeshore

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WPSP Lake Hollow Trail sign1.JPG
Trail Name Lakeshore
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking {{{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 0.350.35 mi <br />0.563 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation *"*" is not a number. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point *"*" is not a number.
Nearest Medical Indian Path Hospital
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Trail Overview

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

Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage. There are two trailheads access 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

Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground. There are no trail blazes, but the route is mostly clear.

Mileage Lakeshore Trail
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 states 0.5 mile trail length.

Maps

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Below trail profile. Note the limited elevation change.
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State Park Map and Trail Brochure

Photos