Home › North Carolina › Charlotte › Clarks Creek Greenway
Clarks Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 516 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlotte, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Clarks Creek Greenway'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.
This 7-mile trail with a wooded creekside setting attracts bikers, runners & skateboarders.
What runners say about Clarks Creek Greenway
“The paths are well maintained and could easily be wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible.”
“I enjoyed that there was a lot of shade and beautiful scenery with the well made bridges and creek that runs along the trails.”
“Great place for jogging and relaxing away from hustle and bustle of the city life.”
“I enjoyed that there was a lot of shade and beautiful scenery with the well made bridges and creek that runs along the trails.”
I love this greenway. The view is beautiful and it’s a nice place to get a walk in and take great pictures. It’s always people out there but everyone is respectful and it has a play area for kids. Only place I want to exercise at.
I love this greenway, I always come for a walk in nature with my children. There is also a small playground for kids.
Absolutely beautiful. It's definitely a walking trail vrs. a hiking trail, but there are creeks all along the walk, and giant rocks to hop across, and climb if you so choose. I take my kids here once a month at least to walk and play In the creek. Absolutely beautiful.
Really enjoyed the trails, waterways and the beautiful scenery. My first time here but chatted with many who walk weekly who were more than willing to help with directions, info on the trail and take pictures for me. Take water & maybe a snack and be sure to use the restroom before arriving.
Trail conditions & character
“I enjoyed that there was a lot of shade and beautiful scenery with the well made bridges and creek that runs along the trails.”
“Parking was confusing as there is a school across the street.”
“Shaded, paved trail along creeks with plenty of mileage for cycling, running and the like.”
“I enjoyed that there was a lot of shade and beautiful scenery with the well made bridges and creek that runs along the trails.”
“The paths are well maintained and could easily be wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible.”
“Take water & maybe a snack and be sure to use the restroom before arriving.”
Plan your run at Clarks Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone+1 980-314-1000
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 |
Running trails near Charlotte
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Scenic park featuring a large beech tree grove, trails & several species of birds & butterflies.
Hector H Henry II Greenway Weddington Rd Hotel Trailhead
3.9 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews
Hector H.Henry, II Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Relaxed woodland trails for walking, biking and running, plus dog parks.
Huntersville Athletic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Cleanly maintained park featuring a ballfield and athletic fields.