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Hawk Loop Trailhead – Murray's Mill loop from Lake Norman State Park

Hawk Loop Trailhead – Murray's Mill loop from Lake Norman State Park

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Hawk Loop Trailhead – Murray's Mill loop from Lake Norman State Park

04:31

99.5km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: March 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 694 m for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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103 m

Hawk Loop Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

As you approach the edge of the parking lot, you'll spot the signage for the Hawk Loop Trailhead. From here, you can easily connect to the Norwood Loop Trail and Hick Creek Trail, all accessible right from this trailhead.

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827 m

Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Park Lake is a lake fed by Norwood Creek in the northern part of Norman Lake State Park (formerly known as Duke Power State Park). This can be one of the better places within the park to spot wildlife.

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59.8 km

Murray's Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

This turn-of-the-century gristmill was powered by a 28-foot waterwheel, which you can still see at the side of the building. Guided tours of the old mill site are available for …

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99.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.0 km

30.4 km

4.66 km

350 m

194 m

Surfaces

84.1 km

14.6 km

553 m

350 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Hawk Loop Trailhead – Murray's Mill loop from Lake Norman State Park

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Murray's Mill

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