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Irvins Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Matthews, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Irvins Creek Greenway yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Irvins Creek Greenway
Well kept and quiet. It's not the most scenic of the greenways in my opinion. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. FYI parking is best done in the lot across from the Korean Seventh Day Adventist church or at Idlewild Road Park.
The trail was clean, scenic, and great for morning meditation. I am new to the area and will definitely return.
Trail conditions & character
“FYI parking is best done in the lot across from the Korean Seventh Day Adventist church or at Idlewild Road Park.”
Plan your run at Irvins Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitepublicinput.com
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