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Campbell Creek Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Matthews, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Campbell Creek Greenway Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wooded, wheelchair-accessible trail with a babbling stream that's great for hiking, running and biking.
What runners say about Campbell Creek Greenway Trailhead
“Besides that, the trail is beautiful, a decent length, plenty of rest areas, and a wonderful place to take a leisurely ride with a chance to see some deer along the way.”
“A serene and shady pathway; the only way you'll know you're in a large city is the sound of the occasional car exhaust racing on the highway.”
“A serene and shady pathway; the only way you'll know you're in a large city is the sound of the occasional car exhaust racing on the highway.”
Nice trail with one end goes towards Hindu center and beyond that side total length is about 1.75 miles one way. And other side it goes and and merge with McAlpine creek trail. I would say It’s one of the beautiful trails of Charlotte.
Truly beautiful greenway connecting Margaret Wallace all the way up to Lockmont Road.
Have always loved bike riding on this trail but today I was almost run over by several motorized vehicles; a dirt bike, ATV, and maintenance cart. Not cool. I purposefully avoid riding on the street because of motorized vehicles and always thought these types of vehicles were not allowed on any greenway trail.
A nice back way in to McAlpine Creek Greenway, it includes a couple of easy slopes down to the creek for my dog to sip and dip, a long, pleasant elevated board walk, passage under the highway. Parking is adequate, but could be laid out more clearly. A porta jon would be nice.
Trail conditions & character
“You must cross the street from the parking lot, else you can turn the other direction for the McAlpine greenway and park.”
“A serene and shady pathway; the only way you'll know you're in a large city is the sound of the occasional car exhaust racing on the highway.”
“Besides that, the trail is beautiful, a decent length, plenty of rest areas, and a wonderful place to take a leisurely ride with a chance to see some deer along the way.”
“Trails are well cared for, visitors are friendly and most of the Trail is wheelchair accessible 👨🏽🦽”
“Great for exercise and sight seeing, this trail is also very dog friendly!”
“A serene and shady pathway; the only way you'll know you're in a large city is the sound of the occasional car exhaust racing on the highway.”
Plan your run at Campbell Creek Greenway Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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McAlpine Creek Greenway Trailhead
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