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United States
North Carolina
Avery County
Banner Elk

Wildcat Lake – Mill Pond loop from Banner Elk

Moderate

3.3

(5)

83

riders

Wildcat Lake – Mill Pond loop from Banner Elk

02:23

37.0km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.4 km for 363 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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17.4 km

Smoky Gap

Mountain Pass

2

33.8 km

Wildcat Lake

Highlight • Lake

With a pavillion and playground, this swimming lake makes a great spot to stop for a pitstop and perhaps a cool off.

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3

35.7 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Mill Pond lies in the heart of Banner Elk and the college of Lees-McRae. You can bike on all sides of the water as you pass through the campus.

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B

37.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

10.4 km

3.34 km

979 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

1.86 km

979 m

966 m

687 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

40 %

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