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Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Sharon Road West)

4.8 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlotte, North Carolina · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Sharon Road West)'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.

PavedOpen 24hScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Relaxing path for families, cyclists, runners and walkers alike, lined with trees and clean restrooms.

What runners say about Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Sharon Road West)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (164 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“Always in excellent condition, clean, well-maintained with clear directions to guide you.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“It is part of the Cross Charlotte Trail, which goes all the way across our beautiful city!”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Great trail to get out for a run if you are staying in the area.”

Great trail I use for running and dog exercising. Im also grateful to have been a part of the community involvement meetings while trail was in planning process. Well maintained, and literally a dream come true. It is part of the Cross Charlotte Trail, which goes all the way across our beautiful city!

★★★★★ — Patricia , Apr 2023

Awesome addition to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Wide paths, paved, clean, wildlife, and runs along Sugar Creek. Fun to bike or any other non motorized way of travel.

★★★★★ — Jo , Jun 2023

This is a spectacular urban greenway. Some parts are under construction right now but still doable with a detour. Lots of trail to explore all the way to the SC border.

★★★★★ — Zander , Sep 2024

Great‼️ Beautiful trail for walking, jogging, bicycling, or skating. Lots of space for everyone.

★★★★★ — Bridget , Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 164 reviews →

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 5 mentions

“It is part of the Cross Charlotte Trail, which goes all the way across our beautiful city!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Great location, friendly bunch, and a wonderful concrete route with good views.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“There is sufficient parking as well as bathrooms and water fountains available.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is sufficient parking as well as bathrooms and water fountains available.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Many places to stop/ rest and accessible to food slightly off trail.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There is sufficient parking as well as bathrooms and water fountains available.”

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Plan your run at Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Sharon Road West)

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecharlottenc.gov

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Sharon Road West)

2212 Sharon Rd W, Charlotte, NC 28210

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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.