Mecklenburg County Trail Maps, NC | Trailmonger

About trails in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County has 285 named trails on the map, covering 636 miles in total, an average of 2.2 miles per trail. That is the 2nd largest mapped trail network among 80 counties in North Carolina. 152 of them are tagged for hiking and 201 for mountain biking.

The longest single trail is Cross Charlotte Trail, at 23.9 miles. 37 trails run 5 miles or longer. Mapped points of interest in the county include 5 trailheads, 9 campsites, and 11 boat launches. The nearest towns to these trails are Charlotte, Mount Holly, and Davidson.

What the trails in Mecklenburg County are like

By length, 147 are under a mile, 101 run 1 to 5 miles, and 37 are 5 miles or longer. 33 are loops, ending where they start; the longest is Irwin Creek Greenway, at 4.9 miles.

Of the 116 with a difficulty rating, 98 easy, 15 moderate, and 3 hard. Of the 285 with measured elevation, Little Sugar Creek Greenway climbs the most, about 1,056 ft, and 2 gain 1,000 ft or more.

Explore by activity

Mountain biking

636Total miles

9Campsites

11Boat launches

5Trailheads

Cross Charlotte TrailMTB23.9 mi Little Sugar Creek GreenwayHikeMTB18.6 mi Long Creek GreenwayMTB14.3 mi Suggested Bike RouteMTB13.8 mi Charlotte Rail TrailMTB13.4 mi Backyard TrailsMTB12.8 mi Long Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB11.7 mi Four Mile Creek GreenwayMTB10.9 mi Charlotte Bike Route 10MTB10.9 mi Charlotte Bike Route 3MTB10.3 mi Toby Creek GreenwayMTB10.1 mi McMullen Creek Greenway (Future)MTB10.1 mi Mallard Creek GreenwayMTB9.7 mi Charlotte Bike Route 9MTB8.0 mi Irwin Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB8.0 mi Charlotte Bike Route 2MTB7.8 mi West Branch Rocky River GreenwayHikeMTB7.7 mi McAlpine Creek GreenwayMTB7.5 mi Mallard Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB7.5 mi Cross Charlotte Trail (Proposed)MTB7.3 mi Four Mile Creek Greenway (Future)MTB7.3 mi Uptown CycleLinkMTB7.1 mi Lower McAlpine Creek GreenwayMTB6.8 mi McDowell Creek GreenwayMTB6.7 mi Charlotte Bike Route 1MTB6.4 mi Torrence Creek GreenwayMTB6.4 mi Stewart Creek GreenwayMTB6.3 mi Sherman Branch (New)HikeMTB6.2 mi Clarks Creek GreenwayMTB5.6 mi Irvins Creek Greenway (Future)MTB5.5 mi Back Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB5.5 mi East Main LoopMTB5.3 mi Clarks Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB5.2 mi Campbell Creek Greenway (Future)MTB5.2 mi Park Road Park LoopMTB5.2 mi Middle ThirdMTB5.0 mi Reedy Creek GreenwayMTB5.0 mi Toby Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB5.0 mi Irwin Creek GreenwayMTB4.9 mi McIntyre Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB4.9 mi Stewart Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB4.9 mi Doby Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB4.8 mi Midddle ThirdHikeMTB4.8 mi Tech LoopMTB4.7 mi McAlpine Creek Greenway (Future)MTB4.5 mi Campbell Creek GreenwayMTB4.3 mi Caldwell Station Creek GreenwayMTB4.3 mi McMullen Creek GreenwayMTB4.1 mi Sherman Branch (old)HikeMTB4.0 mi Renaissance Park Mountain Bike TrailHikeMTB4.0 mi Charlotte Bike Route 7MTB3.9 mi Charlotte Bike Route 15MTB3.8 mi Cove TrailHike3.7 mi Farmbrook LoopMTB3.7 mi Reedy Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB3.5 mi Marion DiehlMTB3.5 mi South Prong Rocky River GreenwayMTB3.4 mi Paw Creek GreenwayMTB3.4 mi Mallard Creek Tributary Greenway (proposed)MTB3.3 mi Dixon Branch Greenway (proposed)MTB3.3 mi South Irvins Creek Tributary Greenway (Future)MTB3.2 mi Academy LoopMTB3.1 mi Walker Branch GreenwayMTB3.1 mi North Irvins Creek Tributary Greenway (Future)MTB3.1 mi Mallard Creek 5k CourseHike3.0 mi ParkwayHikeMTB2.9 mi North Meck Park Trail2.9 mi Charlotte Bike Route 8MTB2.8 mi GravyHikeMTB2.7 mi BanditMTB2.7 mi Cross Country TrailsHikeMTB2.7 mi Caldwell Station Tributary GreenwayMTB2.6 mi TributaryMTB2.6 mi Flat Branch TrailsMTB2.6 mi Purser-Hulsey Back 40 LoopHikeMTB2.6 mi Bike!Cornelius Route 1MTB2.6 mi Hill TrailHike2.5 mi Charlotte Bike Route 12MTB2.4 mi Stoney Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB2.4 mi Larry McAfee Course At McAlpine Creek ParkHike2.4 mi South Main LoopMTB2.4 mi South Charlotte ConnectorMTB2.3 mi Derita Branch Greenway (proposed)MTB2.3 mi North Main LoopMTB2.3 mi Charlotte Bike Route 11MTB2.2 mi DoglegHikeMTB2.2 mi Kingfisher TrailHike2.2 mi McDowell Creek DirtwayHikeMTB2.2 mi Westinghouse MUPHike2.2 mi Nevin Park Disc Golf CourseHike2.1 mi Flow LoopMTB2.1 mi Briar Creek Greenway Section 3 (Future)MTB2.1 mi RippleMTB2.0 mi Main LoopHikeMTB2.0 mi Figure 8MTB2.0 mi Wesley Heights GreenwayMTB2.0 mi Fields LoopMTB2.0 mi Doby Creek Tributary Greenway (proposed)MTB1.9 mi RailMTB1.8 mi Little Hope Creek GreenwayMTB1.8 mi Back Creek GreenwayHike1.8 mi Bike!Cornelius Route 5MTB1.8 mi Myers Park High School Cross Country CourseHike1.7 mi Fruit TrailsHikeMTB1.7 mi Little Sugar Creek Greenway (proposed)MTB1.7 mi Briar Creek GreenwayHikeMTB1.7 mi Heelsplitter TrailHike1.6 mi Split Rock TrailHike1.6 mi Corn DogMTB1.6 mi Field TripHikeMTB1.6 mi Back Creek Tributary Greenway (proposed)MTB1.6 mi Shady TrailHike1.5 mi Westinghouse Blvd Shared Use PathHikeMTB1.5 mi Briar Creek GreenwaayHikeMTB1.4 mi Auto-PilotHikeMTB1.4 mi Purser-Hulsey Main LoopHikeMTB1.4 mi Reedy Creek Tributary Greenway (proposed)MTB1.4 mi Hoover Creek GreenwayMTB1.4 mi Twisted SisterHikeMTB1.4 mi Antiquity GreenwayMTB1.4 mi Wells Fargo Walking TrailMTB1.3 mi Kitty HawkHikeMTB1.3 mi Ajewia Lake LoopMTB1.3 mi Wetlands TrailHike1.3 mi The BoardwalkHike1.2 mi Catawba TrailHike1.2 mi Prairie DogMTB1.2 mi Cottonwood Nature TrailHikeMTB1.2 mi Co-PilotHikeMTB1.2 mi Carpet LoopMTB1.2 mi Sierra Loop TrailHike1.2 mi Plum Creek GreenwayMTB1.1 mi Audubon TrailHike1.1 mi Creekside TrailHike1.1 mi Briar Creek Greenway Section 1 (Future)MTB1.1 mi Jetton Mountain Bike TrailHikeMTB1.1 mi Chestnut TrailHike1.0 mi Barton Creek GreenwayMTB1.0 mi Concourse A (Main Access Road)HikeMTB1.0 mi Shady Hollow TrailHike1.0 mi PandaMTB1.0 mi Dragonfly Pond TrailHike1.0 mi Beechwood TrailHike1.0 mi Myers Park High School Cross Country TrailHike1.0 mi Umbrella Tree TrailHike1.0 mi Irvins Creek GreenwayHikeMTB1.0 mi Hamilton Green Nature TrailHikeMTB0.9 mi Briar Creek Greenway Section 4MTB0.9 mi Davis Lake TrailHike0.9 mi Briar Creek Greenway Section 2MTB0.9 mi Overstreet MallHike0.9 mi Heritage TrailHikeMTB0.9 mi Briar Creek Greenway Section 7 (Future)MTB0.9 mi Six Mile Creek GreenwayMTB0.9 mi Taggart Creek GreenwayMTB0.9 mi Meck TrailHike0.9 mi Thunder RoadHikeMTB0.9 mi Evergreen TrailHike0.9 mi Rockledge Drive TrailheadMTB0.8 mi Carol Mullis Pepper Patch TrailHikeMTB0.8 mi Flat Branch GreenwayMTB0.8 mi Copperhead IslandHike0.8 mi Quartz TrailHike0.8 mi Flat TopMTB0.8 mi Pine Hollow TrailHike0.8 mi Toilet BowlMTB0.8 mi Cattail TrailHike0.8 mi Goat HillMTB0.8 mi Bluebird LoopHike0.8 mi Beech Walk TrailHike0.7 mi Clems Creek GreenwayHikeMTB0.7 mi Old BlueHikeMTB0.7 mi UNC Charlotte Fitness TrailHike0.7 mi Bryton GreenwayHikeMTB0.7 mi McIntyre Creek GreenwayHikeMTB0.7 mi Weiss Main TrailHike0.7 mi Briar Creek Greenway Section 6MTB0.7 mi Pineville Hiking TrailHike0.7 mi Trash TrailHikeMTB0.6 mi Flare TrailHike0.6 mi Double Black SabbathMTB0.6 mi Pond TrailHike0.6 mi Sassafras TrailHike0.6 mi Briar Creek Greenway Section 5 (Future)MTB0.6 mi Irvins Creek Tributary GreenwayMTB0.6 mi SmokeyMTB0.6 mi Northwoods Nature TrailHike0.6 mi Red TrailHike0.6 mi Treasure Tree TrailHike0.6 mi Roaster CoasterMTB0.6 mi Tower 93 LoopMTB0.5 mi Briar Creek Greenway Section 8MTB0.5 mi Chili DogMTB0.5 mi Clems Creek Greenway (Proposed)MTB0.5 mi The LoopMTB0.5 mi Purser-Hulsey Enchanted ForestHikeMTB0.5 mi Briar Creek Greenway to Manning DrMTB0.5 mi West Mallard Creek Church Rd Shared Use PathHikeMTB0.5 mi WedgeMTB0.5 mi Tricklin' Stream TrailHike0.5 mi Bradford Park GreenwayHike0.5 mi East 4th Street Bus & Bike LaneMTB0.5 mi Cedar Ridge TrailHike0.5 mi Backlot TrailMTB0.5 mi Short LoopHike0.4 mi Sugar JumpsMTB0.4 mi Walking Path - Torrence Chapel ParkHike0.4 mi South Boulevard TrailheadHikeMTB0.4 mi Fisher Farm GreenwayHikeMTB0.4 mi Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway connectorHikeMTB0.4 mi Preserve TrailHikeMTB0.4 mi Tennis Court TrailHike0.4 mi Sweet LeafMTB0.4 mi Tyvola Road TrailheadHikeMTB0.4 mi Four Seasons TrailHike0.4 mi Potter Road TrailHikeMTB0.4 mi 4th Street Bike Track and LaneMTB0.4 mi Purple TrailHike0.4 mi Sawmill TrailHike0.3 mi Briar Creek DirtwayHikeMTB0.3 mi Baggage ClaimHikeMTB0.3 mi JackrabbitMTB0.3 mi Buzzard Rock TrailHike0.3 mi Hardwood TrailHike0.3 mi Concourse BHikeMTB0.3 mi Meadowlark TrailHike0.3 mi South Charlotte Connector (proposed)MTB0.3 mi Fisher BlackHikeMTB0.3 mi Tuliptree TrailHike0.3 mi Creek LoopHike0.3 mi Stuart P. Allen TrackHike0.3 mi South Fork TrailHike0.3 mi Cove ConnectorHike0.3 mi Spruce Goose (Downhill)MTB0.3 mi Norland LoopHike0.3 mi Turnberry Lane ConnectorHikeMTB0.3 mi Laura's TrailHike0.3 mi Airline (Downhill)MTB0.3 mi Slalom CourseMTB0.3 mi Enchanted ForestHikeMTB0.3 mi Stevens Creek TrailHike0.2 mi Oakhurst and Amity Gardens Multiuse PathHikeMTB0.2 mi LayoverHikeMTB0.2 mi Picnic Loop TrailHike0.2 mi Practice Fields Cut ThroughHike0.2 mi Irvin's Creek GreenwayHikeMTB0.2 mi Bishops Ridge Walking PathHikeMTB0.2 mi Four Mile Creek Greenway ConnectorHikeMTB0.2 mi McAlpine Creek Park TrailheadHikeMTB0.2 mi McDowell Creek Greenway TrailheadHikeMTB0.2 mi Sharon Road West TrailheadHikeMTB0.2 mi Creek Crossing TrailHike0.2 mi North Tryon Street ConnectorHikeMTB0.2 mi Robinson Rock House TrailHike0.2 mi Four Mile Creek Greenway (Construction)MTB0.2 mi Weiss Main LoopHike0.2 mi Shady Oak TrailHike0.2 mi Belmeade Connector0.2 mi Porter's Row Nature TrailHike0.2 mi Charlotte Rail Trail (proposed)MTB0.2 mi Concourse CHikeMTB0.2 mi Divebomb (Downhill)MTB0.2 mi Poo Tracks BypassHikeMTB0.2 mi Sardis Road ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Hailey's HillHike0.1 mi Sierra TrailHike0.1 mi Park Road Park ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Kellam TrailHike0.1 mi The Elizabeth Trolley WalkHike0.1 mi Collinswood School pathHike0.1 mi Topcat TrailHike0.1 mi Sunnywood Lane ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Highway 51 ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Lake LoopHikeMTB0.1 mi Weiss Trail HeadHike0.1 mi Tanbark Place ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Bass Lane ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Little Meadow TrailHike0.1 mi Meadowlark Trail / Pond TrailHike0.1 mi Pinewood TrailHike0.1 mi W Mallard Creek Church Rd Shared Use PathHikeMTB0.1 mi Oak Hill TrailHike0.1 mi Limerick Drive ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Fishing PierHike0.1 mi Pursuit (Downhill)MTB0.1 mi

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Trail geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed ODbL. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Compiled and published by Trailmonger · trail data last rebuilt September 24, 2026.