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hike! Mecklenburg County’s oldest nature preserve, McDowell Nature Center and Preserve spans 1,116 acres, and it has more than seven miles of trails ranging in difficulty. With lots of plant and animal life, combined with amazing views of Lake Wylie, this makes a great day trip.
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the Smoky Mountains is a great resource for hikers, the Lake Norman area should not be overlooked. With lots of options and varying difficulty levels, here are a few adventures to discover— Reedy Creek Nature Preserve offers hikers 10 miles of trails that rope around various small ponds and rivers. There are over 100 species of birds, 15 species of mammals, and more than 30 species of reptiles and amphibians that make the preserve their home. Fishing is allowed, and mountain bikers share the trails in some areas.
