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Mecklenburg County

Kingfisher and Shady Hollow Trail loop — McDowell Nature Preserve

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United States
North Carolina
Mecklenburg County

Kingfisher and Shady Hollow Trail loop — McDowell Nature Preserve

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Kingfisher and Shady Hollow Trail loop — McDowell Nature Preserve

00:47

2.95km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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McDowell Nature Preserve

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Parking

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853 m

View of Lake Wylie from the McDowell Nature Preserve

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From this particular spot in the McDowel Nature Preserve you get nice views over Lake Wylie and the surrounding area. This is a great place to rest, sip some water, …

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1.96 km

McDowell Nature Center

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McDowell Nature Center features live native animals, a discovery hall, and a gift shop for visitors to the county’s oldest and largest nature preserve. There are also educational programs ranging …

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2.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.08 km

835 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

458 m

410 m

< 100 m

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