Nector Sector is a fun hiking and mountain biking trail that connects to the popular Hemlock Trail. It can get pretty steep and technical in spots, so keep your eyes …

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45.6 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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47.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

3.21 km

2.03 km

1.58 km

336 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

6.25 km

5.99 km

2.99 km

766 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 December

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8°C

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

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