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McEachern Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Concord, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from McEachern 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.

BoardwalkScenicRestrooms

Park offering a playground, barbecue and picnic areas, and a walking trail along a stream.

What runners say about McEachern Greenway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (114 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Nice, clean, and quiet place for a jog.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“There are sections of this trail that are downright stunning.”

Great greenway with two connected playgrounds if you take the full loop. Most interesting part is the section down Union St. which has amazing historical homes that may come as a surprise to Concord residents that haven’t seen it before.

★★★★★ — Jamie , Jan 2019

Beautiful greenway. Paved paths and some bridges as it crosses sections of a river. Big playground, pavilions, bathrooms, etc at the park. Lots of trees and nice scenery. The greenway does go along the road and in neighborhoods for part of the path. The paths are wide for bikes, strollers, etc. Great walking trails.

★★★★★ — Danielle , Apr 2020

Great trail for running, walking, and for walking dogs. Shared well during the hot days of summer. The playground is really nice, and the stream runs along the Greenway. Good for biking as well, but kinda short for them.

★★★★★ — Theodore , Sep 2023

Nice and peaceful with beautiful views. There is a play area with swings for the littles and and good chunk of the Greenway to walk.

★★★★★ — Shantica , Jul 2025

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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 7 mentions

“There are sections of this trail that are downright stunning.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Big playground, pavilions, bathrooms, etc at the park.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“Beautiful wooden boardwalk trail plenty of shade.”

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Plan your run at McEachern Greenway

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 PM

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 McEachern Greenway

McEachern Greenway Downtown Connector, Concord, NC 28025

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Running trails near Concord

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

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Paved and shaded trail for walking, jogging, biking and skating, featuring a playground and benches.

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Sizable park with a variety of play equipment, several tennis courts, ballfields & walking trails.

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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.