we had a wondrous time at Bakers Mountain (more like BAKED mountain - see photo). It was foggy but…read moreit was still a good hike. The leaves made it slick which made it more fun. Anyway we had a great time, saw a bird and a turtle!

Whoever said hiking was fun, they lied !!!…read more I would recommend this trail to everyone! Beginners trail, but might be hard because of rain. The trail was well marked so you won't get lost. Make sure you grab a map before you start. The bathroom was nice and clean! There are walking sticks available if you want to use one. At the top was a awesome view and a gazebo to rest. You could see various mountain tops from there. Through out the trail there are benches and picnic tables to rest at. So if you're in the area, stop bye and take a hike!!!!

I really enjoyed how the trail started with a nice view of the river. The trail was a straight shot…read morewith a lot of sitting area to take a break. It was round trip of 4 + miles and to get those steps in.

Peaceful way to spend the afternoon walking along the stream, noticing the birds, the flowers in…read morenature. A great way to relieve stress and get outside. Well maintain trail with lots of space to walk your dog or walk with a stroller.

Great campground. Full hookups. Large private sires. Great price. We were in an RV. They have…read morecabins and tent sites as well.

This place is huge! And you can choose from a pretty long list of activities: Camping, hiking,…read morepicnicking, mountain biking, boating, etc etc. We only stopped in for a quick hike on the Lakeshore Trail, which I think only scratches the surface of this park. Nicely laid out, with good roads and clean and tidy pullouts with marked trails, but road signs could be a bit clearer. A beautiful spot - or at least what little we saw.

A beautiful meandering trail through a suburban Greenway. Most of the trail is either asphalt or…read morewooden slat bridge, so easy to traverse for anyone on 2 feet, with a stroller or on a bicycle. The pathways stretch through a nicely forested area, some of which also has a small stream that snakes through a few communities in Matthews. I came in autumn, and it was lovely to see all the leaves falling and changing colors. Highly recommended!

Living in Charlotte it was a little bit of the drive, but I absolutely loved this park. We went on…read morea Saturday afternoon so the parking lot was packed but we didn't run into that many people on the trail because of how many pathways there are. Very family friendly and great vibes

Great set up for our 2 year old toddler, who could reach visual animal tanks, pretend camp in the…read morehollow tree, color, or even read on a comfy bench or chair. Staff was available but not intrusive. Too hot to do much outside, but a nice break from the over 90 degree heat.

We had an amazing day at McDowell Park and Nature center. Lots of good hikes and countless clean…read morepicnic areas. The nature center building has loads of wonderful educational information and even hiking packs kids can borrow. Fishing poles too. Can't wait to go back on our next visit.

It's a super underrated place in the upstate. It seems almost out of this world. Wish it had more…read moresupport to help keep it maintained. Still worth the visit!

Nice views. My only complaint, it says it is open 24/7 however that is a LIE. Total scammers and…read moreLIES! I had the unfortunate experience of being approached by a SHERIFF telling me the park was closed and had to leave. No sign posted about these supposed times, and online it says 24/7! This is nature, this is dirt and trees how the hell can you tell me it is closed. Stay out of South Carolina, everything is backwards there. You are not even allowed to go into nature, WE ARE NATURE. Do you think we just spawned in one day? Why can't I go see my sister and brother trees and plants? They want you indoors, obese, high blood pressure, cancer, and porn addiction. Stay safe. I will go back, and no Sheriff can tell me I cannot go in MY NATURE. Do my tax dollars not pay his paycheck anymore? As far as I know they DO. He can stay fat and stay back.

Beautiful place with nice walking trails. We enjoyed the kayak rental. Nice playground for children.read more

Fantastic experience. Plenty of shade and clear paths. Clean bathrooms as well. That is always a…read moreplus. Overall a great experience. Get out and get some nature.

This is a great find as part of the Carolina Thread Trail system!…read more Easy walking from the parking area and within mins u feel like you're miles away from the Urban Sprawl rather than just feet. Gorgeous well maintained trails along the river and into the woods; some of the best forest-bathing I have found in the Charlotte Metro area! Be sure to use the CTT app to not only navigate & get Trail info, but you can log your miles and find other trails, some that even connect! I did 4mi (2mi out and back) and it was a relatively easy hike. Had the trails to myself for most of the way out, which on a Saturday was a pleasant surprise, and the solitude was welcome.

Loved this trail. It's so much longer than I thought it was. I thought it was 2 miles one way based…read moreon the review, but then I hit a 2 mile marker and there was still about half a mile or so to go.. I'll finish it another day lol. There's a deck to sit on half a mile in, but there are no benches throughout. Here's some pictures

We've been starting to explore Charlotte's greenways a bit more recently…read more Previously, we parked at Pineville-Matthews Rd and walked to the Vista Grande Circle parking lot (2 miles one way). This section is the McMullen Creek Greenway. So this time, we parked at Vista Grande Circle and walked to the Johnson Rd parking lot. This is also 2 miles one way on the McAlpine Creek Greenway right until it meets up with the Four Mile Creek Greenway. The parking lot on this side is only big enough for 3-4 cars, but you could probably park on the street in the neighborhood as well. We really enjoyed this section of the greenway, probably a little more than the previous section. There were boardwalk sections here as well. There was a lot more marshy flood plane area here which was cool. If you're looking for a way to get outside in Charlotte, explore your local greenways.

I absolutely love this trail. It is secluded from busy streets, well maintained, shaded, and family…read moreand dog friendly. This trail is over 4 milked long and perfect for a walk, jog, run, or bike ride. It is accessible from the neighborhoods and has entry points with parking, restrooms, and bike maintenance/air pumps.

Nice, relatively flat trails to walk the dogs. Looks like there's a pretty big playground there for…read morethe children as well.

This park is great to get some steps in and now the have a playground for kiddos to enjoy the park…read more They also have a pond where you can fish and release. However, the bridge that leads to the pond is under construction at the moment. Lots of benches and areas with picnic complete with trash cans.