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{{Trail
{{Infobox Trail
|Banner Image=File:WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG
                    | Image Name = WPSP Lake Hollow Trail sign.jpg
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
                    | City = Kingsport
|Trail Marking=None
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Use=Hiking, Fishing
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}}
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Hike Time=15 min
                    | Hike Time = 0.5
|Trail Distance=0.28 mi
                    | Distance = 0.6
|Round Trip Distance=0.6 Mi
                    | Elevation Gain = *
|Trail Type=Segment
                    | High Point = *
|High Point=1,285 Ft
                    | Latitude = N36°29.812
|Low Point=1,265 ft
                    | Longitude = W82°29.045
|Elevation Gain=0 ft
                    | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
|Elevation Loss=-20 ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
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|Parking location=36.49609, -82.47774
<googlemap lat="36.49686" lon="-82.48409"  zoom="12" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Trailhead location=36.49529, -82.47646
36.49686,-82.48409,WPSP Lake Hollow Trail
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https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lake_Hollow_Trail.kml,
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lakeshore_Trail.kml">
36.49741,-82.47764~Intersection Lakeshore and Connector Trails~ ~MarkerT.png
36.49529,-82.47646~Intersection Lake Hollow and Connector Trails~ ~MarkerT.png
36.49665,-82.47565~Girl Power Bench~ ~MarkerK.png
36.49731,-82.47734~Trail bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
</display_map>
The path shown below in red is the [[Lake Hollow]].  The section in dark blue is this Connector Trail.  And the piece in orange is the [[Lakeshore]].


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<br>Park brochure incorrectly lists trail distance as 0.75 miles, but is 0.3 mile.
 
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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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.
Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. Short 0.3 mile path along the shore of Ft. Patrick Henry Lake connecting [[Trail connects to::Lakeshore|Lakeshore Trail]] and [[Trail connects to::Lake Hollow|Lake Hollow Trail]], so that you can walk a loop around the park campground.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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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.
Directions to main entrance found on [[Warriors Path State Park]] webpage.  No direct trailhead.  Reached by hiking either [[Lakeshore|Lakeshore Trail]] and [[Lake Hollow|Lake Hollow Trail]].


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Path follows the south shoreline below the main park campground.  There are no trail blazes, but the route is clear.
Path proceeds around the east peninsula along the shoreline below the main park campground.  There are no trail blazes, but the route is clear.
 
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Mileage
!Lake Hollow 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 ==
== 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.
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. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fee required.   
No fee required.   


== After the Hike ==
== Maps ==
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The path shown below in red is the [[Lake Hollow]].  The section in dark blue is this Connector Trail.  And the piece in orange is the [[Lakeshore]].


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https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lake_Hollow_Trail.kml,
https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lakeshore_Trail.kml">


== Misc. Information ==
36.49741,-82.47764~Intersection Lakeshore and Connector Trails~ ~MarkerT.png
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36.49529,-82.47646~Intersection Lake Hollow and Connector Trails~ ~MarkerT.png
 
36.49665,-82.47565~Girl Power Bench~ ~MarkerK.png
The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly displays where the "Connector Trail" splits off.
36.49731,-82.47734~Trail bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
 
</display_map>
== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.4952" 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_Connector_Trail.kml
36.49741,-82.47764
(A) Intersection Lakeshore and Connector Trails
36.49529,-82.47646
(A) Intersection Lake Hollow and Connector Trails
</googlemap>


[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]
<br>Park brochure incorrectly lists trail distance as 0.75 miles, but is 0.3 mile.


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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Image:WPSP Lake Hollow Trail sign1.jpg|Trailhead sign by campground entrance
Image:WPSP Lake Hollow Trail sign2.jpg|Trailhead sign by grey water disposal
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</gallery>
 
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]

Latest revision as of 11:12, 7 January 2023

Connector

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WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG
Park Warriors' Path State Park
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking None
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingFishing

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail


Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 15 min0.25 Hours <br />0.0156 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.28 mi0.451 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.6 Mi0.966 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 1,265 ft421.667 Yards <br />385.572 Meters <br /> / 1,285 Ft428.333 Yards <br />391.668 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 0 ft0 Meters <br /> / (-20 ft-6.096 Meters <br />) – South-to-North
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 2 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 24 trails / 19.3 mi of trail
Parking 36° 29' 45.92" N, 82° 28' 39.86" W Map
Trailhead 36° 29' 43.04" N, 82° 28' 35.26" W Map
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The path shown below in red is the Lake Hollow. The section in dark blue is this Connector Trail. And the piece in orange is the Lakeshore.


Park brochure incorrectly lists trail distance as 0.75 miles, but is 0.3 mile.

Trail Overview[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Typical Conditions[edit]

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.[edit]

No fee required.

Maps[edit]

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

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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.

Photos[edit]

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