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Harvey Clay Nesbit Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Waxhaw, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 12 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harvey Clay Nesbit Park'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.
Dog-friendly park with baseball fields, walking trails, and a restroom, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Harvey Clay Nesbit Park
“Seems really well maintained and easy parking.”
One end of the beautiful and pristine twelve mile Creek hiking Trail. Has a restroom and water fountain on this side. The trail runs for about 4 miles each way. It is almost a trail of two sides. The SC side is a bit rugged, mostly unpaved but takes one closer to the nature.
Great park with walking trails, ball fields and a working concession stand on Easter Sunday! THAT IS SERVICE! Dog friendly, lots of hikers, walkers, joggers and families. Great park!
This is a great place to have fun with the kids. Please understand, this place is all about sports fields. Yes, the parking is limited but Kensington Elementary School next door has ample parking spaces available.
Great park for kids and adults. 12 mile creek trail access. This is a true trail with a suspension bridge. Park is well maintain with soccer fields and baseball field. On Sunday mornings adults play cricket and soccer. Parking seems limited but is plentiful do to the towns planning.
Trail conditions & character
“Yes, the parking is limited but Kensington Elementary School next door has ample parking spaces available.”
“Restroom facilities and a concession stand is being constructed now, which will greatly improved the "sanitation" aspect of this facility.”
“There is a bridge up the road with access to 12-mile creek if you are into fishing like we are.”
“While the North Carolina side is a bit more paved and smooth.”
“Babies welcome in carrier, not a stroller place, saw many while there.”
Plan your run at Harvey Clay Nesbit Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance12 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewaxhaw.com
- Phone(704) 843-2195
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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