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Wildcat Lake and Hemlock Hill Loop

Loop hike from Banner Elk to Wildcat Lake via Lees-McRae College, Mill Pond and Hemlock Hill. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Lake

  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 686 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 3,871 ft
  • Elevation loss: 696 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 3,635 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 47 m
  • Moving speed: 2.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 9 m
  • Global speed: 2.2 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 686 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 3,871 ft
  • Elevation loss: 696 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 3,635 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 47 m
  • Moving speed: 2.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 9 m
  • Global speed: 2.2 mph

About this trail

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔥Plasma Lighters - Windproof lighters that work in any weather condition
🪶Fire Starter Kit - Reliable fire starter for survival and camping
🔪Outdoor Multitools - Essential survival tools for gear repair and field use
🍳Camping Cook Set - Complete cookware for outdoor meals
🌡️Handheld Weather Meters - Measure wind, temp, and pressure for safe mountain travel

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