Greenways

The Mecklenburg County Greenway System is quickly becoming one of the finest in the nation. Greenways are linear parks that connect people and places, providing recreation, transportation, fitness, and economic benefits for all to enjoy. These trails also serve as vegetated natural buffers that promote water quality, help reduce the impacts of flooding and provide wildlife habitat. In addition to the County's greenway system, there are numerous miles of mountain bike trails managed by the Tarheel Trailblazers.

Greenway Map

Trail Mileage as of October 2023

70.1 Miles

Greenway Trails

21.5 Miles

Greenway Access Trails

28.9 Miles

Urban Trails

79.9 Miles

Nature Presrve Trails

115.10 Miles

Paved Park Trails

108.73 Miles

Natural Surface Park Trails

Briar Creek Greenway
There are two sections following Briar Creek: The Arnold Drive to Masonic Drive section (0.42 miles) and the 0.9-mile section behind Myers Park High School. The trail is a mix of paved and gravel surfaces.
Briar Creek Greenway - Central Ave
Briar Creek Greenway - Runnymede Ln.
Briar Creek Greenway-Randolph Rd.
Caldwell Station Greenway
Caldwell Station Greenway connects Statesville Road to Baily Road Park (on Old Statesville Road) and has numerous neighborhood entrances. The trail is 2.6 miles of various surfaces and is managed by Cornelius Parks and Recreation.
Caldwell Station Greenway
Campbell Creek and Upper McAlpine Creek Greenways
Campbell Creek Greenway runs along a headwater tributary to McAlpine Creek between Lockmont Drive and Margaret Wallace Road. Upper McAlpine Creek Greenway connects to Campbell Creek Greenway at Independence Boulevard and continues to Sardis Road. The paved greenway is 4.8 miles.
Campbell & McAlpine Greenways- Idlewild Rd. to Independence Blvd
Flat Branch Greenway
Flat Branch Greenway is south of Flat Branch Park. There are two neighborhood entrances off Darcy Hopkins Drive. Patrons can enjoy 0.22 miles of trail through a wooded area beside the creek.
Flat Branch Greenway
Four Mile Creek Greenway
This greenway links downtown Matthews with Squirrel Lake Park and connect neighborhoods from E. John Street to S. Trade Street. This 2.3-mile greenway is paved after the boardwalk and runs through a mixed pine forest and wetlands.
Four Mile Greenway - S Trade St. to E John St.
Four Mile & Heritage Greenways
Four Mile Greenway - Johnston Rd. to Rea Rd.
Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek Greenways
Irwin and Stewart Creek Greenways are joined by the Wesley Heights Connector. The urban part of the system connects Wesley Heights neighborhood and Third Ward. Nearby amenities include Frazier Park, Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center, and Uptown Charlotte. The paved greenway is 2.7 miles. An additional 1.7 mile section of Irwin Creek Greenway extends from West Boulevard to Clanton Road, through Revolution Park, Charles L. Sifford Golf Course, and Clanton Park.
Irwin Greenway at Clanton Park
Stewart Creek Greenway - W Trade St.
Irwin, Stewart, & Wesley Heights Greenways
Little Sugar Greek Greenway
When complete, this greenway will feature over 19 miles of trails. Currently, the five sections are: Cordelia Park to 12th Street (0.9 miles paved), E 7th Street to Morehead Street (1.3 miles paved), Morehead Street to Brandywine Road (2.9 miles paved), Tyvola Road to Huntingtowne Farms Park (2.4 miles paved), and Huntingtowne Farms Park to I-485 (2.4 miles paved).
Little Sugar Creek Greenway - Brevard St to 24th St (map coming soon!)
Little Sugar Creek Greenway - 24 St. to 7th St.
Little Sugar Greenway - 7th St. to Morehead St.
Little Sugar Greenway - Morehead St. to Princeton Ave
Little Sugar Greenway - Princeton Ave to Brandywine Rd.
Little Sugar Greenway - Tyvola Rd. to Archdale Rd.
Little Sugar Greenway - Archdale Rd. to Huntingtowne Farms Ln.
Little Sugar Greenway - Huntingtowne Farms Ln. to Sharon Rd. W
Little Sugar Greenway - Sharon Rd. W to I-485
Little Sugar Greenway - I-485 to Polk St.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway - I-485 to Historic Polk Site (map coming soon!)
Lower McAlpine, McMullen Creek and Four Mile Creek Greenways
This horseshoe-shaped greenway runs 5.8 miles through south Charlotte and passes under Interstate 485. The trail is composed of a variety of surface types including asphalt, gravel, and boardwalk. There are multiple small parking lots available.
Lower McAlpine, McMullen Creek and Four Mile Creek Greenways
McMullen Greenway - Hwy 51 to I-485 & Cross Charlotte Trail
Lower McAlpine Greenway - McMullen Greenway to Johnston Rd
McAlpine Greenway - Independence Blvd to Providence Rd.
McDowell Creek Greenway
This greenway connects Huntersville and Cornelius, linking several neighborhoods to Birkdale Village and park locations. The greenway has 1.5 miles of paved surface that is perfect for pedestrians, but also offers habitat for wildlife.
McDowell Creek Greenway
Mallard Creek, Barton, and Clarks Creek Greenways
This is our longest greenway, stretching more than 7.4 miles. Mallard Creek Greenway is part of the Cross-Charlotte Trail, a partnership between Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte that strives to develop a 26-mile contiguous trail. This greenway will connect the SC/NC state line to Cabarrus County.
Mallard and Clark's Creek Greenways
Mallard Creek Greenway and Barton Greenway - I-85 to N Tryon St
Mallard Greenway at University Research Park
Mallard Greenway at Kirk Farm Fields & Toby Greenway
Six Mile Creek Greenway
Six Mile Creek Greenway parallels Mecklenburg County’s southern border and will link to many neighborhoods within Mecklenburg and Union counties in the future. The trail was developed through a partnership with LUESA (Land Use and Environmental Services Agency). It is currently 0.9 miles with parking at 17820 Marvin Road.
Six Mile Creek Greenway
South Prong Rocky River Greenways
Operated by the Town of Davidson
This network adds up to 4 miles of greenway trails and 5.2 miles of overland connectors. The greenways connect downtown Davidson with nearby neighborhoods. West Branch Rocky River Greenway includes a site-fabricated wooden bridge and boardwalk through a fern covered hillside.
South Prong Rocky River & West Branch Rocky River Greenways
South Prong Rocky River & Antiquity Greenways
Bradford, Plum & South Prong Rocky River Greenways
Toby Creek Greenway
This greenway extends from Mallard Creek Greenway to Rocky River Road, completing an important connection to and through the UNC Charlotte campus. Toby Creek Greenway is 2.7 miles with parking spaces at Kirk Farm Fields or Mallard Creek Elementary School.
Toby Creek Greenway
Taggart Creek Greenway
Located in the Renaissance West neighborhood, this paved greenway is 0.4 miles. Southview Recreation Center is within walking distance.
Taggart Greenway at Southview Park
Torrence Creek Greenway
Torrence Creek Greenway runs 2.4 miles through woods and behind neighborhoods off Gilead Road in Huntersville. The paved greenway connects Rosewood Lane to Summerfield Lane. Short sections of the greenway are boardwalks that meander through wetlands.
Torrence Creek Greenway
Walker Branch & Hoover Creek Greenways
Right beside dining and retail locations, Walker Branch Greenway is 0.6 miles with an additional 0.2 miles of dirtway. Nearby Hoover Creek Greenway is similarly tucked behind retail locations and is 0.2 miles in length.
Walker Branch and Hoover Creek Greenways
West Branch Rocky River Greenway
2.78 miles of West Branch Rocky River Greenway trail exist within Abersham Park and Fisher Farm Parks, with connections to Iredell County. An additional 2.66 miles of Fisher Farm Greenway and West Branch Rocky River Greenways are available with parking on Shearer Road and Ryker Way, and connections to South Prong Rocky River Urban Trail.
Abersham & West Branch Rocky River Greenways
Fisher Farm & West Branch Rocky River Greenways