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Twelve Mile Creek Greenway - Millbridge Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Waxhaw, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Twelve Mile Creek Greenway - Millbridge Trailhead'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 trail featuring a suspension bridge and creek views.
What runners say about Twelve Mile Creek Greenway - Millbridge Trailhead
“Outstanding experience for a trail it was clean and marked completely.”
Outstanding experience for a trail it was clean and marked completely.
If you're looking for the bridge--park at Nesbit Park. Follow the path straight which will lead you through Millbridge just a tiny bit, which can be confusing. You might think you're not in the right place once you realize you're in a neighborhood. You are.
This is one end of a 4 mile path that ends at Walnut Creek Park in South Carolina. You will find the suspension bridge less than 1 mile into the hike. You will be in SC once you cross this bridge.
Really nice trail! After you enter the roundabout at the very end of the hard top parking lot, take the very first right onto a dirt road. Park at the soccer field on the right. Head toward the information board to find the trailhead. During the hot season it may be better to hike the trail before or around 10:00 am.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice single track trails in some areas and some paved trails suitable for kids to ride their bikes.”
“Follow the gravel for bit (past the soccer fields), cross the residential street to the trailhead (dirt, no longer gravel) and you’re good!”
“However, I love the natural path with some steep hills, mostly around the creek path up against the surrounding neighborhoods.”
“There were walkers, runners, and bicycles using the trail, but most of the time, it was quiet unless someone's dog was out in their fenced-in back yard as you passed by.”
“Nice single track trails in some areas and some paved trails suitable for kids to ride their bikes.”
“Follow the gravel for bit (past the soccer fields), cross the residential street to the trailhead (dirt, no longer gravel) and you’re good!”
“There are bathroom facilities located near both ends of the trail.”
Plan your run at Twelve Mile Creek Greenway - Millbridge Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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
- Websitecarolinathreadtrailmap.org
- Phone+1 704-843-2195
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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