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North Carolina
Avery County
Banner Elk

Nector Sector – Mill Pond loop from Banner Elk

Hard

2.6

(29)

68

riders

Nector Sector – Mill Pond loop from Banner Elk

04:29

94.1km

1,130m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

42.4 km

Mullin Hill

Highlight • Summit

73.6 km

Smoky Gap

Mountain Pass

3

89.6 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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4

91.9 km

Nector Sector

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

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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5

92.7 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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94.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.8 km

25.4 km

2.35 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

89.9 km

2.35 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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29 %

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