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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:WPSP Riverbank Trail sign.JPG
                    | Image Name = WPSP Lake Hollow Trail sign1.JPG
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
                    | City = Kingsport
|Trail Marking=Blue
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Use=Hiking, Fishing
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}}
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Hike Time=15 min
                    | Hike Time = 0.25
|Trail Distance=0.24 mi
                    | Distance = 0.35
|Round Trip Distance=0.48 mi
                    | Elevation Gain = *
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | High Point = *
|High Point=1,289 ft
                    | Latitude = N36°29.823
|Low Point=1,271 ft
                    | Longitude = W82°28.703
|Elevation Gain=3 ft
                    | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
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|Parking location=36.4987, -82.48225
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|Trailhead location=36.4987, -82.48225
36.49705,-82.47838,WPSP Lakeshore Trail
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Lakeshore}}


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== Trail Overview ==
== 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.
Located in [[Warriors Path State Park]]. A 0.27 mile walk on the sloping hillside along Ft. Patrick Henry Lake/Holston River.


== 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 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.
Directions to main entrance found on [[Warriors Path State Park]] webpage.  There are two trailheads.  One is at Fall Creek Road just south of the bridge; while the other is at the boat launch in the park campground.


== Route Description==
== 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.
Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground.  There are dark blue trail blazes.  Sometimes the route splits into an upper and lower path due to folks working their way along the steep hillside. At boat launch, can continue onto [[Trail connects to::Lakeshore|Lakeshore Trail]].  And right below Fall Creek Road at the bridge is an extremely popular fishing spot.
 
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!Mileage
!Lakeshore Trail
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|0.00
|Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill.
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|0.05
|Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins [[WPSP Connector Trail]].
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|0.15
|Reach rocky point jutting into lakePopular fishing spot.
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|0.20
|Cross wood trail bridge.
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|0.35
|Trailhead at boat launch.
|}


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Well worn path with detours as the trees fall and shoreline crumbles into the lakeThe park has installed RR ties steps at several places.
Well worn path with detours as the trees fall.   


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length.
The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length versus 0.31 mile actual/sign information.
 
== Maps ==
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/WPSP_Lakeshore_Trail.kml
36.49705,-82.47838
(A) Trailhead in park campground by sites B-34/35
36.49870,-82.48225
(A) Trailhead by boat launch
36.49741,-82.47764
(G) Intersection Lakeshore and Connector Trails
36.49787,-82.47906
Fishing point
36.49850,-82.48113
Old dock
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Below trail profile.  Note the limited elevation change.
<br>[[File:Lakeshore_Trail_profile.JPG|400px]]
 
[http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/pdf/WPTRL.pdf State Park Map and Trail Brochure]


== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Point of interest
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign1.jpg|Trailhead sign in campground
|Marker Title=Trailhead at Fall Creek Road
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign2.jpg|Trailhead sign by boat launch
|Marker Location=36.50057,-82.4858
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|Icon Type=Trail sign
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|Marker Title=Trailhead by boat launch
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
|Marker Location=36.49870,-82.48225
}}

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WPSP Riverbank Trail sign.JPG
Park Warriors' Path State Park
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Blue
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: 0.24 mi0.386 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.48 mi0.772 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type In-and-Out
Low / High Point 1,271 ft423.667 Yards <br />387.401 Meters <br />1,289 ft429.667 Yards <br />392.887 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 3 ft0.914 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – East-to-West
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' 55.32" N, 82° 28' 56.10" W Map
Trailhead 36° 29' 55.32" N, 82° 28' 56.10" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Warriors Path State Park. A 0.27 mile walk on the sloping hillside along Ft. Patrick Henry Lake/Holston River.

How to get there[edit]

Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage. There are two trailheads. One is at Fall Creek Road just south of the bridge; while the other is at the boat launch in the park campground.

Route Description[edit]

Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground. There are dark blue trail blazes. Sometimes the route splits into an upper and lower path due to folks working their way along the steep hillside. At boat launch, can continue onto Lakeshore Trail. And right below Fall Creek Road at the bridge is an extremely popular fishing spot.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Well worn path with detours as the trees fall.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fee required.

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

The park map brochure (link below) incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length versus 0.31 mile actual/sign information.

Photos[edit]