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The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly displays where the "Connector Trail" splits off. | The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly displays where the "Connector Trail" splits off. | ||
At the trailhead by the campground entrance, there is a set of benches placed by the Ulster Project, which works with Northern Ireland teenagers to enable leadership and reconciliation between Protestants and Catholics. The program hosts the youth in US cities during July to work on a series of projects and tour the area. These benches were placed in the 90s. For more information see [ | At the trailhead by the campground entrance, there is a set of benches placed by the Ulster Project, which works with Northern Ireland teenagers to enable leadership and reconciliation between Protestants and Catholics. The program hosts the youth in US cities during July to work on a series of projects and tour the area. These benches were placed in the 90s. For more information see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulster_Project Ulster Project] | ||
Another set of peace benches over along [[Fall Creek Loop|Fall Creek Loop Trail]]. | Another set of peace benches over along [[Fall Creek Loop|Fall Creek Loop Trail]]. |
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Trail Overview
Located in Warriors Path State Park. Short walk along the shore of Ft. Patrick Henry Lake looking towards Duck Island.
How to get there
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.
Route Description
Path follows the south shoreline below the main park campground. There are no trail blazes, but the route is clear.
Mileage | Lake Hollow Trail |
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0.0 | Trailhead at campground entrance. Ulster Project Peace Bench 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 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.
Misc. Information
The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly displays where the "Connector Trail" splits off.
At the trailhead by the campground entrance, there is a set of benches placed by the Ulster Project, which works with Northern Ireland teenagers to enable leadership and reconciliation between Protestants and Catholics. The program hosts the youth in US cities during July to work on a series of projects and tour the area. These benches were placed in the 90s. For more information see Ulster Project
Another set of peace benches over along Fall Creek Loop Trail.
Maps
The path shown below in red is this Lake Hollow Trail. The section in dark blue is the Connector Trail.
State Park Map and Trail Brochure