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|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
|Trail Features=Rivers | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Easy | |Difficulty Rating=Easy | ||
|Hike Time=30 min | |Hike Time=30 min | ||
|Trail Distance=2 | |Trail Distance=2,028 Ft | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=0.5 Mi | ||
|Trail Type= | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|High Point=1,303 ft | |High Point=1,303 ft | ||
|Low Point=1,266 ft | |Low Point=1,266 ft | ||
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|Elevation Loss=0 ft | |Elevation Loss=0 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East | |Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East | ||
|Parking location=36. | |Parking location=36.50134, -82.48802 | ||
|Trailhead location=36. | |Trailhead location=36.50321, -82.48728 | ||
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36.50142,-82.48790~Overflow campground gate~[[Image:WPSP Holston Bluffs Trail gate sign.jpg|150px|Overflow campground gate sign]]~MarkerA.png | 36.50142,-82.48790~Overflow campground gate~[[Image:WPSP Holston Bluffs Trail gate sign.jpg|150px|Overflow campground gate sign]]~MarkerA.png | ||
36. | 36.50321, -82.48728~Holston Bluff trailhead by #107 site~[[Image:WPSP Holston Bluffs Trail sign.jpg|150px|trailhead sign]]~MarkerT.png | ||
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Revision as of 07:18, 15 December 2018
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| Park | Warriors' Path State Park |
| Located | Kingsport, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park |
| Trail Marking | None |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Easy |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 30 min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 2,028 Ft0.384 Mi <br />0.618 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.5 Mi0.805 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 /> / 1,303 ft434.333 Yards <br />397.154 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 17 ft5.182 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – West-to-East |
| Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days | 8 logged hikes (0 recent) |
| NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list | 24 trails / 19.2 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 30' 4.82" N, 82° 29' 16.87" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 30' 11.56" N, 82° 29' 14.21" W Map |
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Trail Overview
Located in Warriors Path State Park. Short loop along a ridge overlooking Ft. Patrick Henry Lake northwest of the Overflow Campground.
How to get there
Directions to main entrance found on Warriors Path State Park webpage. The Overflow Campground is to the west along Hemlock Road.
If off-season (Nov-Mar), then the front gate will be locked closed. Park there and walk the 0.1 mile across the central campground area to the marked trailhead by #107 campsite.
If normal season (Apr-Oct), the front gate will be open. Take the paved camp road around until #107 campsite and the trail sign is seen. Find a parking spot that does not block any of the active camping sites.
Route Description
Short walk around the ridge and shoreline by the overflow campground. Trail is marked by dark blue blazes.
| Mileage | Holston Bluffs Trail |
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| -0.10 | Parking at locked main gate |
| 0.00 | Trailhead sign by Campsite #107. Proceed downhill. |
| 0.05 | Pass by or through small campfire area. Trail is on ridgeline, but hollow below also heads correct direction. |
| 0.10 | Split for loop. |
| 0.15 | If took left turn, then steps down. |
| 0.19 | Sharp left and up hill. |
| 0.27 | End of park property. Turn right onto old road (some asphalt still seen). |
| 0.36 | Asphalt ends at "beach". Head up steps. |
| 0.39 | Back to loop split. Turn left to return. |
| 0.50 | Back at marked trailhead. |
Below trail profile is for just walking the entire loop from #107 campsite.
Typical Conditions
While the park keeps the trails fairly clear of blowdowns, the path is rutted and washed out on steep inclines. There are multiple spur trails as general public wanders and makes shortcuts between the campground and the lake.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fee required. Please do not block any of the campsites.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
The park map brochure (link below) calls this trail "Holston Bluffs" while the trail signs say "Holston Bluff".
You used to be able to hike from Fall Creek Road to the campground but a part in the middle got washed away. Middle section now way to dangerous to hike. Just do each section separately. The Fall Creek side has nice views of the lake and bridge.
Photos
Trail profile
Sign at Overflow campground gate
Showing worn path with roots
Trailhead sign
