Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Hiking area · Cherry

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Hiking area · Cherry

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1133 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

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19 miles of paved hiking & biking paths along Little Sugar Creek, with views & connections to parks.  

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1133 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 Get directions

parkandrec.mecknc.gov

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1133 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 Get directions

+1 980 314 1000
parkandrec.mecknc.gov

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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

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Jul 11, 2025

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"Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a network of trails, paved paths, parks, and streams, consists of four downstream sections in and around Charlotte. When it's complete, it will be 19 miles long, and will run all the way down to the South Carolina state line. It runs from Cordelia Park to just north of Uptown, and it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. (As is Crowders Mountain State Park, further down this list.) This greenway is designed for walkers, runners, bikers, and stroller-pushing parents, but there are benches for those who want to sit and take in the view—and people-watch." - Nancy DePalma

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Sri Goli

Google
This review refers to the Greenway section next to the Atrium healthcare. This last puzzle of the greenway has been under construction for a couple of years finally opened last month. You hear the birds chirping and the life going on at different pace while you are surrounded by greenery and gentle flowing creek. There are construction workers going over the bridges and people biking along the pathway. You will see the massive expansion of Atrium healthcare under construction. After a while, you do not get any sense of being in the center of the city as the traffic dies down. The sounds and sites of urban Charlotte fadeaway as you walk past the Atrium Health medical center and enter the freedom park area. Overall it is a great natural asset accessible for all of uptown and neighborhoods.

Miranda Votary

Google
I went in the mid afternoon, and it was not busy. The trail is paved and there are not a ton of views along the way, but there are some really pretty flowers, the creek is nice, And I think there were some basketball and or tennis courts and playgrounds nearby.

Jennifer Yount

Google
My family and I enjoy walking the greenway. It’s great exercise in a safe, outdoor environment. The scenery is beautiful and the area is very well-maintained.

Akshat Kumar

Google
This is a wonderful hike running from Cordelia Park right up to i-485, essentially traversing the city of Charlotte. What’s wonderful is that you can choose to hike a part of it with multiple entrances(and parking is available at those entrances) and still be rewarded for the spectacular views of the Queen City. We did the part of the hike near Metropolitan avenue in uptown Charlotte on a precariously sunny Saturday morning. This section of the hike begins near Metropolitan avenue, and some street parking is available near the entrance. The hike itself is quite easy, and along the hike you’ll find various plants, statues of people who contributed to the growth of Charlotte and also about the sculptors who designed those statues. It was quite intriguing to know about Charlotte’s history. The Little Sugar Creek runs alongside the trail and is a nice companion on the hike. It was good to read about the preservation efforts ongoing for the creatures in the creek. It’s a well-maintained trail and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a hike or a run or a bike ride in Charlotte.

Amanda D.

Google
Really cool but a little difficult to find just make sure you go down if you’re driving from the street - seems like a lot of the pathways are underneath, but overall seems like a good stretch of land and it’s well kept.

Matthew Gantz

Google
Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a great spot for a walk or run. There are multiple entry points if you are coming from the Charlotte Uptown area. It's a little scenic walkway along a creek, and the best part for me was there was ample tree cover and shade throughout a ~2 mile stretch of the path (which was extremely necessary for a run in Charlotte's midday summer heat). Fun little pathway to explore and get out of the city for a bit.

Paul St Germain

Google
We bought a couple Velotric e-bikes and searched for a fun place to ride in Charlotte, Little Sugar creek allows us to go from the beginning trail head right into the City of Charlotte. The bike trails are all smooth pavement, from one end and into the city round trip is 36 miles, so much exploring and fun. Highly recommend

Antonio Perez Coss

Google
This park is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by nature. There plenty of options for the entire family: walking, jogging, hiking, outdoor sports or simply stretch and relaxing. Exploring the little creek is another great options for the little ones ;0) 💯% recommended 👍