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Hawk Loop Trailhead – View of Hicks Creek loop from Lake Norman State Park

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Hawk Loop Trailhead – View of Hicks Creek loop from Lake Norman State Park

Easy

3.0

(16)

45

riders

Hawk Loop Trailhead – View of Hicks Creek loop from Lake Norman State Park

00:53

10.2km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.45 km for 265 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.59 km

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

2

6.20 km

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

3

8.08 km

View of Hicks Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

As Catawba River narrows down into Hicks Creek, the two shores are really close to one another. Enjoy great views of Alder Trail on the other side of the stream.

Tip by

B

10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

427 m

327 m

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.52 km

564 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 5 November

24°C

18°C

56 %

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