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Wildcat Lake and Hemlock Hill Loop

United States > North Carolina > Avery County > Banner Elk

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

Distance: 7.5 Km • Elevation gain: 209 m • Maximum elevation: 1,180 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧊Insulated Stainless Steel Flasks - Keep water cold for 24 hours in the heat or coffee hot in the cold
🔥Ferrocerium Rod Fire Starters - Reliable fire lighting in wet or windy conditions without matches
🧢Wide Brim Sun Hats - Maximum coverage for the face and neck while out in the open
🧺Fast-Dry Microfiber Towels - Large towels that pack down to the size of an orange
🔦Headlamps - Hands-free lighting for hiking

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