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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. Short 0.3 mile path along the shore of Ft. Patrick Henry Lake connecting [[Trail connects to::WPSP Lakeshore Trail|Lakeshore Trail]] and [[Trail connects to::WPSP Lake Hollow Trail|Lake Hollow Trail]], so that you can walk a loop around the park 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.  No direct trailhead.  Reached by hiking either [[WPSP Lakeshore Trail|Lakeshore Trail]] and [[WPSP Lake Hollow Trail|Lake Hollow Trail]].
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 proceeds around the east penisula along the 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.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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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]].
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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Revision as of 09:48, 27 September 2015


WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG
Trail Name Connector
Park Warriors Path State Park
Nearest City Kingsport
State Tennessee
Trail Marking None
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr dog.png Dnr fishing.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking Time 15 Min0.25 Hours <br />0.0156 Days <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only
0.6 Mi0.966 km <br /> / 1,498 Ft0.284 Mi <br />0.457 km <br />
Trail Type Segment
Climb/Descent Elevation 93.3 Ft28.438 Meters <br /> / -119 Ft-36.271 Meters <br />
High Point 1,299 Ft433 Yards <br />395.935 Meters <br />
Parking 36° 29' 43.04" N, 82° 28' 35.26" W
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 peninsula 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 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