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Mineral Springs Greenway (Trails)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Waxhaw, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mineral Springs Greenway (Trails)'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.
Hiking area with family-friendly trails and picnic tables.
What runners say about Mineral Springs Greenway (Trails)
“The place was amazing: the trail was gorgeous, there was a stream running along side of the trail, it's a home to the Barred Owl & many other wildlife.”
“Clean, peaceful, and easy to navigate.”
“This scenic trail winds up and down through peaceful forested areas alongside a creek, offering a relaxing and uncrowded experience.”
This scenic trail winds up and down through peaceful forested areas alongside a creek, offering a relaxing and uncrowded experience. Trail markers help guide the way, but the endpoint can be confusing as it simply meets a road without any clear signage.
A go to these ptrails for me and my two puppies. 2 miles out and 2 miles back, beside or close to a nice stream where they can dip in a few times in hot weather. The second mile is fairly level, the first mile a little up and down but not really serious hills. the main trail is yellow.
Caught puck colors, beautiful 3 miles out and back trail. Only 26 miles from downtown Charlotte and do wild scenery. Trail someway rugged, uneven, rocky and slippery after rain. I got sunny day ut even though I tripped couple times over roots.
Great place to walk, hike or spend time with the family in nature. Seriously one of the best places in NC to vacation or visit.
Trail conditions & character
“The second mile is fairly level, the first mile a little up and down but not really serious hills.”
“The place was amazing: the trail was gorgeous, there was a stream running along side of the trail, it's a home to the Barred Owl & many other wildlife.”
“This scenic trail winds up and down through peaceful forested areas alongside a creek, offering a relaxing and uncrowded experience.”
“Trail someway rugged, uneven, rocky and slippery after rain.”
“It’s a rare gem with its rustic footing, native plants thriving everywhere, and a lovely creek with plenty of access points so you can let your dog splash around.”
“Trail markers help guide the way, but the endpoint can be confusing as it simply meets a road without any clear signage.”
“The second mile is fairly level, the first mile a little up and down but not really serious hills.”
Plan your run at Mineral Springs Greenway (Trails)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
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