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Trailhead appears to be a different location than what indicated on park map. Follow the light green blazed trail. There are many spur trails created from the neighborhood and disc golf course. The following hike detail describes hiking the loop in a clockwise direction. | Trailhead appears to be a different location than what indicated on park map. Follow the light green blazed trail. There are many spur trails created from the neighborhood and disc golf course. | ||
Double trail route to the overlooks with many connector trails in between. Trail eventually connects with the Domtar Cabin overlooking the lake. Trail then loops along back park boundary where you are literately looking into peoples back yards. Trail ends at Frisbee golf course. | |||
The following hike detail describes hiking the loop in a clockwise direction. | |||
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Trail Overview
Located in Warriors Path State Park. Can be hiked as a short loop to the overlooks or as a long loop utilizing the Frisbee golf course. Overlooks have nice views of lake and Interstate 81 bridge.
How to get there
Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage.
- Follow the main park road as it winds past the pool, campground, and turnoff for Duck Island.
- Take left towards the fishing piers, but continue back to the boat ramp.
- Park at the far (east) side of the soccer fields.
- Sign for trailhead can be seen nearby.
Warning: This area will be very busy during soccer and boating seasons.
Route Description
Trailhead appears to be a different location than what indicated on park map. Follow the light green blazed trail. There are many spur trails created from the neighborhood and disc golf course.
Double trail route to the overlooks with many connector trails in between. Trail eventually connects with the Domtar Cabin overlooking the lake. Trail then loops along back park boundary where you are literately looking into peoples back yards. Trail ends at Frisbee golf course.
The following hike detail describes hiking the loop in a clockwise direction.
| Distance | Overlook Trail |
|---|---|
| 0.00 mi | Parking at trailhead by chain gate. Head left into the woods. |
| 230 ft | Split. Main trail continues ahead while unmarked spur heads left for more view of the lake and rejoins later. |
| 370 ft | Spur trail rejoins. |
| 0.22 mi | Spur trail to first overlook. |
| 0.26 mi | Split in blazed trail for loop. Most will continue straight for main overlook. |
| 0.32 mi | Double blaze. Head right up RR tie stairs. Straight is unmarked spur trail into neighborhood. |
| 0.36 mi | Keep right. Spur into neighborhood. |
| 0.44 mi | Double blaze. Left heads to disc golf course. Right to continue on trail. |
| 0.48 mi | Return to start of loop. Turn left for trailhead. |
| 0.52 mi | Slight right for trail through woods. |
| 0.80 mi | Back at trailhead. |
Typical Conditions
Heavily used park trail is generally wide and kept open of the blowdowns (mostly pine dying due to the bore beetle).
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fee required.
After the Hike
For families with pre-school to early elementary children, the Darrell's Dream boundless playground offers many ways to burn off excess energy.
Misc. Information
Maps
- Below trail profile for walking the loop clockwise. Note only 100 ft elevation scale, thus easy.
State Park Map and Trail Brochure
Photos
Overlook Trail path thru woods
Viewing I-81 Bridge over Ft. Patrick Henry Lake
Darrel's Dream Playground
