Lakeshore
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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. | 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
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
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
Path follows the north shoreline below the main park campground. There are no trail blazes, but the route is mostly clear.
| Mileage Lakeshore Trail |
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| 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
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. State license required for fishing.
Misc. Information
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
Trailhead sign
Boat Launch
View of Fall Creek Road bridge
View of Lone Cedar Overlook on Devil's Backbone Trail
Trail bridge
Trailhead sign
Trailhead sign by boat launch
