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Mallard Creek Greenway - East Terminus
4.7 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlotte, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mallard Creek Greenway - East Terminus' 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 Mallard Creek Greenway - East Terminus
“The people walking there were friendly and a nice amount of folks were out enjoying a beautiful day.”
“Part of the trail have a nice amount of shade and there is running water along most of the paths we walked.”
“I enjoyed a peaceful walk, the park is a very nice place to take a stroll.”
“A lovely place to walk with pretty nature and easy trails.”
Love this greenway!!! My favorite in Charlotte. Completely different vibe than most. People are smiling and talking to each other. Not crowded. Great setup. Makes you feel like someone really cares for this place.
Great park. There are many little trails and it connects to a the trails through out the city.
Love the trail…! Keep pushing myself by 100m every day… ! Just time your way out before it gets dark… it gets a little gloomy as sun goes down… Must try if you are cycling…!
Beautiful Greenway... I love the atmosphere. I will say clean up after ur furbabies... enjoy the benches... Folks seem to respect the space... It was busier in the evening. Bring water... and keep it clean.
Trail conditions & character
“The people walking there were friendly and a nice amount of folks were out enjoying a beautiful day.”
“Part of the trail have a nice amount of shade and there is running water along most of the paths we walked.”
“At Kirk Farm Fields, you'll find a parking lot with limited spaces, along with a picnic table, a water filling station, a bike tool stand, and a portable restroom.”
“I enjoyed a peaceful walk, the park is a very nice place to take a stroll.”
“The trail road condition is good with both paved road and gravel.”
“At Kirk Farm Fields, you'll find a parking lot with limited spaces, along with a picnic table, a water filling station, a bike tool stand, and a portable restroom.”
Plan your run at Mallard Creek Greenway - East Terminus
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemecknc.gov
- Phone+1 980-314-1000
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
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