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Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Concord, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 3.1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Irish Buffalo 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.
Serene park providing paved routes for walking and cycling, plus a playground.
What runners say about Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway
“The trail is peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for walking, biking, or just enjoying nature.”
“The scenery around the water is beautiful, and it’s a great spot to relax and unwind.”
“The trail is peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for walking, biking, or just enjoying nature.”
The trails are fantastic and beautiful. We saw a lot of squirrels in the woods areas. The trail leads back to a loop around a pond that you can stop and feed turtles and ducks. This was my first time here, but I will be back to explore more.
The Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway is a great trail for beginners. It's about a 2-mile stretch one way, with the first quarter-mile being gravel and the rest properly paved. The full out-and-back trail is close to 5 miles, running alongside the creek.
Beautiful and well maintained walking trail. Part of the Carolina Thread Trail.
While the main greenway is paved, the access path from Vietnam Veterans Park is gravel for a few hundred yards. It can be accessed directly from Rodgers Lake Road.
Trail conditions & character
“The scenery around the water is beautiful, and it’s a great spot to relax and unwind.”
“The trail is peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for walking, biking, or just enjoying nature.”
“While the main greenway is paved, the access path from Vietnam Veterans Park is gravel for a few hundred yards.”
“While the main greenway is paved, the access path from Vietnam Veterans Park is gravel for a few hundred yards.”
“5 min from exit 55, plenty of parking, playgrounds, an exercise trail, and a very long (more than 3 miles) walking/biking trail.”
“Great place to exercise or walk the dog (just clean up after them).”
Plan your run at Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance3.1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitecarolinathreadtrailmap.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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