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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign.JPG
                    | Image Name = WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign.JPG
|Park=Warriors' Path State Park
                    | City = Kingsport
|Trail Marking=Black
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Use=Hiking, Fishing
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}}
|Trail Features=Rivers, Lakes
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
                    | Hike Time = 0.25
|Hike Time=15 min
                    | Distance = 0.35
|Trail Distance=0.31 mi
                    | Elevation Gain = 22
|Round Trip Distance=2.23
                    | High Point = 1396
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | Latitude = N36°29.823
|High Point=1,307 ft
                    | Longitude = W82°28.703
|Low Point=1,266 ft
                    | Medical = Indian Path Hospital
|Elevation Gain=0 ft
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|Elevation Loss=39 ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
<googlemap lat="36.49705" lon="-82.47838"  zoom="12" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Parking location=36.49705, -82.47838
36.49705,-82.47838,WPSP Lakeshore Trail
|Trailhead location=36.49705, -82.47838
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Riverbank}}
 
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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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 no trail blazes, but the route is mostly clear.


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Mileage Lakeshore Trail
!Mileage
0 Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill.
!Lakeshore Trail
0.05 Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins [[Trail connects to::Connector|Connector Trail]].
|-
0.15 Reach rocky point jutting into lake. Popular fishing spot.
|0.00
0.2 Cross wood trail bridge.
|Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill.
0.35 Trailhead at boat launch.
|-
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|0.05
|Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins [[WPSP Connector Trail]].
|-
|0.15
|Reach rocky point jutting into lake. Popular fishing spot.
|-
|0.20
|Cross wood trail bridge.
|-
|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 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 steps at several places.
[[Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail - crumbling path.JPG|200px]]


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fee required.   
No fee required.  State license required for fishing.
 
== After the Hike ==
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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 incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length.


== Maps ==
If you find a pair of handclippers along the trail, they're mine.
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.498" 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_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
</googlemap>
 
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 ==
== Photos ==
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{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Parking
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign2.JPG|Trailhead sign by boat launch
|Marker Title=Trailhead in park campground by sites B-34/35
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail bridge.JPG|Trail bridge on Lakeshore
|Marker Location=36.49705,-82.47838
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail - View of Fall Creek Road bridge.JPG|View of Fall Creek Road bridge
}}
Image:WPSP Lakeshore Trail - View of Lone Cedar Overlook.JPG|View of Lone Cedar Overlook on [[WPSP Devil's Backbone]] Trail
{{Map Marker
Image:WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG|Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection
|Icon Type=Parking
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|Marker Title=Trailhead by boat launch
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|Marker Location=36.49870,-82.48225
 
}}
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{{Map Marker
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Easy]]
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Intersection Lakeshore and Connector Trails
|Marker Description=[[Image:WPSP - Sign at Lakeshore and Connector Trail intersection.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.49741,-82.47764
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Fishing point
|Marker Location=36.49787,-82.47906
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Old dock
|Marker Location=36.49850,-82.48113
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Trail bridge
|Marker Location=36.49788,-82.47926
}}

Latest revision as of 11:14, 29 December 2018

Lakeshore

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WPSP Lakeshore Trail sign.JPG
Park Warriors' Path State Park
Located Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Black
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingFishing

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

RiversLakes

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: 0.31 mi0.499 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 2.232.23 mi <br />3.589 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 1,266 ft422 Yards <br />385.877 Meters <br />1,307 ft435.667 Yards <br />398.374 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 0 ft0 Meters <br /> / (39 ft11.887 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' 49.38" N, 82° 28' 42.17" W Map
Trailhead 36° 29' 49.38" N, 82° 28' 42.17" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

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[edit]

Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage. There are two trailheads accessed 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[edit]

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 Trailhead at campground sites B-34/35. Proceed downhill.
0.05 Down at lake shore where trail splits. Left continues Lakeshore Trail. Right begins Connector Trail.
0.15 Reach rocky point jutting into lake. Popular fishing spot.
0.2 Cross wood trail bridge.
0.35 Trailhead at boat launch.

Typical Conditions[edit]

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.

WPSP Lakeshore Trail - crumbling path.JPG

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fee required. State license required for fishing.

Misc. Information[edit]

The park map brochure incorrectly states 0.5 mile trail length.

If you find a pair of handclippers along the trail, they're mine.

Photos[edit]