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McAdenville Greenway Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in McAdenville, North Carolina · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from McAdenville Greenway Park'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.

PavedDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about McAdenville Greenway Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (39 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful 1.3 mile cement walking path right along the river. Very wide, good for bikes. Lots of shade. No bathrooms. There is a small workout area near the entrance.

★★★★★ — Nicholas , Nov 2021

Fun walk on a nice warm day. Great stores to pop in and have a beer near by.

★★★★★ — J , Mar 2023

We take our dogs there just about every Sunday for a walk. There's lots of things for them to sniff and pee on. 🤣 It's a relatively easy walk and it's paved, so no worries about uneven walking surfaces. Easy parking. They also supply Dog waste pick up bags, if you forget yours. You might even see some wildlife.

★★★★★ — Renee , Apr 2025

This is a great place to walk; the trail is fully paved so it's great for strollers. I go there alone to walk my dogs; it feels really safe. You're right by a neighborhood, but it feels like you're in nature. It's a great addition to McAdenville!

★★★★★ — Aivilo , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 39 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“🤣 It's a relatively easy walk and it's paved, so no worries about uneven walking surfaces.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“We take our dogs there just about every Sunday for a walk.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

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Plan your run at McAdenville Greenway Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitetownofmcadenville.org
  • Social Instagram

Where to find McAdenville Greenway Park

501 Lakeview Dr, McAdenville, NC 28101

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Running trails near McAdenville

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

South Fork Trail and Blueway Access

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Trail to stroll along the South Fork River past a disused cotton mill and for canoeing.

under a mile away

Carolina Thread Trail

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Town of Cramerton River Link Greenway (South Fork Village)

3.5 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews

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Mixed

under a mile away

Town of Cramerton Goat Island Park & Greenway (Belmont Access)

4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Belmont, NC

PavedDog-friendly

Park featuring playgrounds and picnic tables as well as trails for running and biking.

1.4 miles away

Rocky Branch Park - Cramerton

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

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Natural surface

1.5 miles away

Reid Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews

Belmont, NC

Park offering activities such as basketball.

1.6 miles away

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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.