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Lake Pointe Hall, Colonel Francis Beatty Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlotte, North Carolina · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Pointe Hall, Colonel Francis Beatty Park 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park and pond with playgrounds and picnic spots that also hosts weddings, receptions and other events.

What runners say about Lake Pointe Hall, Colonel Francis Beatty Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (156 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 14 mentions

“Beautiful park with lots of hiking trails, fishing and a hall to rent out for weddings or other special events.”

My wedding was a true dream here!!! It looked fabulous!! I got married May 26th 2024. I'm leaving this review based on different aspects: VENUE: IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!! Hydrangeas lined the walkway, all the flowers were in bloom, and all the bushes were manicured. The trellis also looked amazing and well kept.

★★★★★ — Sheila , Apr 2025

One of my favorite parks. Has playgrounds lake ball fields courts trails and a nice pond for fishing and more.

★★★★★ — Antonio , Sep 2021

Beautiful park with lots of hiking trails, fishing and a hall to rent out for weddings or other special events. They are open late. Some nights until 10:00 so if it is too hot to fish during the day, you can go when the sun goes down.

★★★★★ — Blue , Aug 2021

Had quite a few people here but was able to avoid people with no problems. Had a nice peaceful two her walk through the woods.

★★★★★ — Shane , Oct 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 16 mentions

“Beautiful park with lots of hiking trails, fishing and a hall to rent out for weddings or other special events.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Take the kids, take the dogs, take the fishing pole, take your bikes, take your lunch ,and snacks, even take a nap if you want !”

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Lake Pointe Hall, Colonel Francis Beatty Park

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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteparkandrec.mecknc.gov
  • Phone(704) 643-3405
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Where to find Lake Pointe Hall, Colonel Francis Beatty Park

4300 Weddington Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.