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Reedy Creek Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 821 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlotte, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Reedy Creek Nature Center'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.
Nature center with animals & a gift shop in a 927-acre preserve with fishing, hiking & more.
What runners say about Reedy Creek Nature Center
“Nice and clean, trails in good condition 👍 Encountered 5 friendly people and 1 dog while on the trails.”
“We were looking foe a relatively easy hike around the Charlotte area that would include great views of nature and maybe some local history.”
“All trails were clearly marked and easy to follow.”
Well, this nature center has everything for everyone. I mean literally everything. If you have kids, they have playgrounds, library, museums etc. if you want to run, you can easily make 10 plus beautiful miles, if you simply want to walk, aw! Gorgeous walking trails.
This is a Really nice park. This plus isolated but at the same time feels very safe. It’s great to be able to get away from the city and have that mountain country feel. There is a mixture of gravel and paved trails. It’s unclear where you can and can’t ride bikes. We only walk jog this trail.
Can’t believe this hidden gem is only 15 min away from Noda! We have never heard of anyone talk about this place but decided to check it out anyway. It’s out of the center part of the city, so we enjoyed that it wasn’t overcrowded like many parks in Charlotte.
Great nature trails plus a big dog park. Love taking my dog to walk the trails, lots to see with some historical areas. Trails are not difficult makes for a nice walk and fresh air. Also has a pretty lake you can fish in and a few play ground areas for kids, as well as the nature center itself.
Trail conditions & character
“The large dog park here is rampant with large and on the large side for medium dogs and has its own convenient parking lot.”
“We were looking foe a relatively easy hike around the Charlotte area that would include great views of nature and maybe some local history.”
“I have never in a few years come to Reedy creek when the bathrooms are unlocked, except at that children's garden center.”
“The large dog park here is rampant with large and on the large side for medium dogs and has its own convenient parking lot.”
“The trails are relatively flat with a few roots and rocks, and very easy climbs.”
“The trails are relatively flat with a few roots and rocks, and very easy climbs.”
Plan your run at Reedy Creek Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteparkandrec.mecknc.gov
- Phone(980) 314-1119
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–5 PM |
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