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Wildcat Lake – Mill Pond loop from Banner Elk

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Wildcat Lake – Mill Pond loop from Banner Elk

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Wildcat Lake – Mill Pond loop from Banner Elk

02:22

37.0km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

17.4 km

Smoky Gap

Mountain Pass

33.8 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.

Tip by

35.7 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.

Tip by

37.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

9.94 km

3.65 km

979 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

2.12 km

979 m

687 m

448 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

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Friday 31 July

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