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Watauga County
Beech Mountain

Nector Sector – Mill Pond loop from Beech Mountain

Hard

4.5

(2447)

7,286

riders

Nector Sector – Mill Pond loop from Beech Mountain

04:09

70.9km

1,520m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 32.9 km for 425 m

After 57.7 km for 2.01 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

33.0 km

Copperas Bald

Highlight • Summit

2

56.3 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.

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3

58.6 km

Nector Sector

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Nector Sector is a fun hiking and mountain biking trail that connects to the popular Hemlock Trail. It can get pretty steep and technical in spots, so keep your eyes …

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4

59.4 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.

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70.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.9 km

13.5 km

3.86 km

1.72 km

104 m

Surfaces

67.1 km

2.45 km

1.40 km

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Highest point (1,540 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

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Thursday 15 October

27°C

16°C

22 %

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