What a beautiful walk and nicely paved.It also has some hints for a history lesson.It has bike…read moretrails as well.Not sure if you can walk on them but they were well marked.2.5 miles each way.The only think that is bad is the address.It took me a while to find the trail entrance. Nice walk along the water

Great trail with easy access and amenities for post walk/run/bike businesses to visit afterward!…read more Met some friends here for an easy Sunday morning walk. There is a lot to see between the river, trees, birds, and other trail visitors. Super easy to park around the businesses near the Pumphouse and then set off. As we were coming back, there were people putting kayaks into the water, also some folks in the water doing some fishing. Overall a great option for getting out into nature. Everything is paved and there some some well maintained wooden bridges to cross. Wide enough for two way traffic and benches a lot the way for breaks.

This three acre park features a pretty long natural (i.e., not paved) walking trail. There is a…read morelarge parking lot here for you to leave your vehicle while you get some fresh air. The park is OPEN during the coronavirus pandemic, so if you're here to enjoy it as I was, please maintain your social distancing. It's a medium walk, which I enjoyed today. Always hike with a friend! [Review 13071 overall, 388 of 2020.]

It's a nice local park. Useful for taking kids out to play catch, taking a dog out to run, taking…read morebikes for very light trail practice. The benefit is it's proximity to 160 and charlotte highway, the wide 15-20 ft lanes (enough to set up a small game of football or to practice on a bike or with a RC vehicle). The bad is that the trail is behind some houses and seems to be the product of a sewage system. So it's got some strange drain pipes sticking out all over. Not in the way just an eye sore. Another drawback is it's short. Maybe 2/3 of a mile. Then it seems to end at the Compucon business parking lot. Overall a quiet and nice little park. If you're creative you can make a lot out of it and make a quick 1 mile back and forth from the parking lot. No lighting. Some nice stone features and a tiny tiny creek.

This little used trail takes about a 2 mile loop through an open savannah rendering it nearly…read moreuseless during the midday summer heat. However, it's an easy/moderate trail with a smooth, natural surface. (The section under the high wires I would consider moderate). In cooler weather, deer can be spotted and there's a nice pond to look at (fishing prohibited). No services provided and surprisingly I see more patrols on this trail than any other I visit. I think it's a nice compliment to McDowell which is wooded and hilly. Give it a whirl.

Incorrect...Not the correct trail. This is a map of the highway 200 route!!!…read moreCome to Great Falls. Go to the old train depot( now apartments) at Mount Dearborn dam and walk behind the twin towards Fort Lawn. About 4 miles of the most beautiful scenery on the Catawba River. While here view the famous "paper clip" entry into the rapids which is one of only two in the world. Viewed from the Tom Mamgus Bridge on highway 200 looking south.

We love this trails system. It's a huge network of trails in North and South Carolina. When we…read moredon't feel like driving to the mountains, we usually end up on a portion of the Carolina Thread Trail near Charlotte. Recently, we've done the portions near Baxter Village, Waxhaw, and South Fork Trail. I know we've done way more than that, but those are the ones that come to mind recently. The trails are well maintained and typically well marked. If you're looking to get outside in the Carolinas, check out their website to find a trail near you.

This is an nice greenway in Charlotte in a popular area. They have limited parking, but you are…read morewithin walking distance to a small shopping strip. Be careful to not park in the shopping center as they will tow your car. It's beautiful on portions of the walkway that is very popular so at times it can get crowded. At some parts of the walkway you are in right behind someone's backyard. Your so close you can smell their cooking or their guard dog stops to say hello. They have chairs where people can lounge near the entrance of the greenway. Enjoy!

Lower McAlpine Creek, McMullen Creek, & Four Mile Creek Greenways combine to create a horseshoe…read moreshaped greenway that runs 5.8 miles through south Charlotte, NC and passes under Interstate 485. My step-brother's house borders the Greenway and so I had the pleasure of walking & biking through these greenway trails multiple times on my visit. The greenway connects communities of South Charlotte and borders a very desirable area to live as its a good place to exercise! The pathways of the greenway is primarily paved with wooden boardwalks over creeks and wetlands. A section of the McMullen Creek Greenway on the trail's northwestern end is gravel. The wooden boardwalks can be very slippery when wet and when covered by fall leaves, so definitely be careful when walking, running, or biking in this area. Watch the treetops for great blue herons, warblers, and woodpeckers. Trailside signs point out wildlife and plants that have made the well-shaded waterways their home. Although the trail feels quiet and peaceful, it is easily accessible from the surrounding neighborhoods. The two main parking areas for the trail are 11823 Johnston Road and Vista Grande Court off of Carmel Road. Restrooms are also available at the Johnston Road trailhead. Nearby amenities include the Shops at Piper Glen, McAlpine Elementary School, Toringdon Market Shopping Center and Endhaven Elementary School. The Great Blue Heron is a once rare species is increasing its numbers and has now been taken off the state wildlife watch list. These greenways also host one of the strangest spectacles in nature. Once every 13 years, the emergence of periodical cicadas occurs in the woodlands along the greenways and surrounding neighborhoods. With numbers that can reach into the tens or hundreds of thousands, these unusual insects will only be seen for a few weeks in spring when they burrow out from underground, shed their skins and take to the trees where they will create a deafening chorus that needs to be experienced to be believed.

Lovely green area in Charlotte that takes you through different spots and neighborhoods. Our walk…read morewas around 40 minutes when we decided to turn around but you can definitely walk for longer. We saw lots of wild life, little creeks, soccer and basketball field during our walk as well as cyclists runner and dog walkers. It was super calm and relaxing. Even though it was quiet I will always recommend to be aware of your surroundings or walk with a buddy since there were some secluded areas but overall great place for a stroll

Looking for a nice stroll while the weather is beautiful? Look no further! I can't walk far…read moredistances due to a knee injury I got a while ago, but decided to join my family to go for a small walk. The pathway is clean, has a bunch of areas to sit and take a break, and has beautiful trees and greenery to take in during your time on this trail. It is also surrounded by the most beautiful and brand new homes I've ever seen! Talk about site seeing. They also are undergoing some construction building a museum. I would love to come back and check it out once it's complete!

Excellent trail close to home, well marked, not crowded and a large parking lot…read more Good trail for the local beginner hiker, not to strenuous but a good 4 mile workout.

Great trail. Very green and shady along a creek. There is parking and a trail map. There were a few…read morefallen trees across the path.

This is a nice neighborhood park. It has a large covered pavilion with about four picnic benches…read moreunder it. There's a special section closed off with a fence with pretty flowers and a book share box. It also has a playground and slide for children. There's plenty of parking spaces. This park is attached to the 12 mile creek trail.

Town Creek park is opposite a large residential community and features a playground and a large…read moremutli-use green space. Today, that space was a volleyball tournament and there was a good crowd to observe. The parking lot has room for 25 or so vehicles, most of which were occupied today. There is a permanent structure with restrooms and water fountains. The parking lot is also a trailhead for the Carolina Thread Trail. [Review 13850 overall, 1172 of 2020, number 2540 in North Carolina.]