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Hawk Loop Trailhead – Park Lake loop from Lake Norman State Park

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Hawk Loop Trailhead – Park Lake loop from Lake Norman State Park

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Hawk Loop Trailhead – Park Lake loop from Lake Norman State Park

01:27

15.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 694 m for 265 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

103 m

Hawk Loop Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

As you approach the edge of the parking lot, you'll spot the signage for the Hawk Loop Trailhead. From here, you can easily connect to the Norwood Loop Trail and Hick Creek Trail, all accessible right from this trailhead.

Tip by

2

827 m

Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Park Lake is a lake fed by Norwood Creek in the northern part of Norman Lake State Park (formerly known as Duke Power State Park). This can be one of the better places within the park to spot wildlife.

Tip by

B

15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

1.48 km

265 m

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

1.72 km

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Friday 6 November

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13°C

48 %

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