Provides fishing access around the lake.
OSM map layer · LineString
36.39, -80.27 · rel 10707937
36.39, -80.27 · rel 10707937
Fishing Path
A 1,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
1,2km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
18
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× Attraction
Cole Gap Mountain
summit ·
430 m off route
0,4 km
31%
Upper Casscades
Attraction ·
247 m off route
1,1 km
94%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Fishing Path is 1.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Fishing Path takes approximately 19 min to complete.
Yes, Fishing Path is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Fishing Path starts near coordinates 36.3884, -80.2718.
Fishing Path is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Fishing Path is maintained and managed by North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation.