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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.
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)
“Always in excellent condition, clean, well-maintained with clear directions to guide you.”
“It is part of the Cross Charlotte Trail, which goes all the way across our beautiful city!”
“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!
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.
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.
Great‼️ Beautiful trail for walking, jogging, bicycling, or skating. Lots of space for everyone.
Trail conditions & character
“It is part of the Cross Charlotte Trail, which goes all the way across our beautiful city!”
“Great location, friendly bunch, and a wonderful concrete route with good views.”
“There is sufficient parking as well as bathrooms and water fountains available.”
“There is sufficient parking as well as bathrooms and water fountains available.”
“Many places to stop/ rest and accessible to food slightly off trail.”
“There is sufficient parking as well as bathrooms and water fountains available.”
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 |
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