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Lower McAlpine/McMullen Creek Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlotte, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lower McAlpine/McMullen 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.
What runners say about Lower McAlpine/McMullen Creek Greenway
“A beautiful greenway, especially this time of year in March, with fresh greenery all around and lots of blooming bushes and trees.”
“It’s very relaxing and perfect for hiking or running.”
“Down in the creek bed so it'll be cool and shaded year round.”
Awesome trail for hikers, walkers and bike riders. Part of the Carolina Thread Trail. Great views by the creek. 4 miles total from parking lot to parking lot.
Good place to take a walk. You should go to the pier where you can feed turtles and enjoy some art while walking.
Really enjoyed the nature hike, unfortunately I had to pee a mile in so I made it to the 2 mile mark and ate a snack then headed back but hopefully next time I can walk the 4 miles and back :) Everyone that was on the trail was curious and friendly. A great place to walk!
I had a great 2 mile run for the first time here ! I just moved into the area and this will be my go to trail to run on. Nice shade and trail in pretty good condition.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful greenway, especially this time of year in March, with fresh greenery all around and lots of blooming bushes and trees.”
“Previously, we parked at Pineville-Matthews Rd and walked to the Vista Grande Circle parking lot (2 miles one way).”
“Down in the creek bed so it'll be cool and shaded year round.”
“Great for dog walking, bike riding, running, or being able to safely walk to Trader Joes.”
Plan your run at Lower McAlpine/McMullen Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemecknc.gov
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