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Little Sugar Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlotte, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 115.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Little Sugar 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.
19 miles of paved hiking & biking paths along Little Sugar Creek, with views & connections to parks.
What runners say about Little Sugar Creek Greenway
“The trail was clean, safe (so a platoon of bike police officers ride by at the tail end of my 1hr walk) and is popular so you will not likely be alone in the trail.”
“Very scenic and mood enhancer walk, jogging, biking whatever you do will be awesome.”
“Great place to go for a walk/run.”
“Would recommend this to anyone that would like to get some exercise in, take the kids on a walk, or get some peace and quiet.”
We stumbled upon this one day when we visited the Target in Midtown after spending the day in Charlotte. My husband found it and took a walk while I finished my shopping. He brought me and I loved it. It reminds me of Central Park in some ways. Take a drive & just walk. Enjoy the nature. Read about the history.
This is a wonderful hike running from Cordelia Park right up to i-485, essentially traversing the city of Charlotte. What’s wonderful is that you can choose to hike a part of it with multiple entrances(and parking is available at those entrances) and still be rewarded for the spectacular views of the Queen City.
Best combination of urban and green trail near uptown. The beauty starts from freedom park and goes from midtown Charlotte. Very scenic and mood enhancer walk, jogging, biking whatever you do will be awesome.
This park is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by nature. There plenty of options for the entire family: walking, jogging, hiking, outdoor sports or simply stretch and relaxing. Exploring the little creek is another great options for the little ones ;0) 💯% recommended 👍
Trail conditions & character
“Very scenic and mood enhancer walk, jogging, biking whatever you do will be awesome.”
“Also I followed the Google Map directions to get there, but the finish point is a commercial area with barely any parking.”
“Once complete, the greenway will feature over 19 miles of trails and land connectors, from Toby Creek Greenway on North Tryon Street to Cordelia Park just north of uptown.”
“A social hotspot to walk, bike, bench set , run, admire nature,or walk your dog on paved trails and walkways.”
“A social hotspot to walk, bike, bench set , run, admire nature,or walk your dog on paved trails and walkways.”
“Would recommend this to anyone that would like to get some exercise in, take the kids on a walk, or get some peace and quiet.”
“Overall it is a great natural asset accessible for all of uptown and neighborhoods.”
“There are water fountains, statues, landscapes, and more.”
Plan your run at Little Sugar Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance115.7 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, water — 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.
- Websiteparkandrec.mecknc.gov
- Phone+1 980-314-1000
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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 |
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