It was 75 degrees in the late morning on Easter weekend. I saw a total of 10 people on this…read morepleasant little trail. Almost completely shaded. Many wonderful photo ops of the river and trees. Plenty of benches near the bridges. I saw or heard no wild animals, just heard birds. I saw a picture at the beginning of a happy girl holding up a good size largemouth bass, rather surprising as the river is maybe one foot deep. A few annoying flying insects otherwise a nice and quick 1.8 miles and 40 minutes to kill before the race at Rockingham. I did not research to learn what the large abandoned building is at the parking lot or the ruins that have become one with nature about 1/10 of the way into the "hike". Also what are the brick walls that are laying in the river? EDIT: I guess this was a damn for a mill many years ago.

Looking for a great trail right in town? This one is along a slow moving creek very nice with a lot…read moreof birds all kids chirping away! A nice wide trail 3 small bridges big trees follow the path along the creek it loops around and takes you back to the parking about an hour long a mile up and loop back a mile

Gorgeous state park with gorgeous views and trails BUT absolutely NO service. There is WiFi…read moreavailable in the office but they refuse to share the password. Stating it's not for public use. Fine. Whatever. But what if there's an emergency? All the signs just say call the park ranger. Can't do that with no service babe. Otherwise love it

I know most folks think of crowders when thinking of nearby hiking spots near Charlotte, but go…read moreeast instead and you'll happen upon another park with trails and very easy to get to! We got about six and a half miles of hiking from the parking area to the view (3.25 miles). Had our picnic, then headed back. The last half a mile was pretty steep, but the views are worth it. Lots of picnic spots as well as a super clean bathroom at the top. If you don't want to hike to the top, you can get to the visit by car, so super family friendly (multi generational). We only did one trail route, but there are so many loops to keep it interesting. The trail we did was up and down too so a good variety of climbing and downhill.

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 clean and well kept park. Very short walk to the top. Lots of picnic areas to relax and have a…read moresnack. Nice view at the top. Park ranger avaiable in the cabin at the top as well. Great place to stretch your legs for a bit. Love all the placards with tree and plant info on them, as well as a little historic information about the quarry.

As far as Mountain View goes, I would describe this place as a hidden gem. There was virtually no…read moreone else here on an absolutely perfect weather day, and the hike uphill was rather short and easy. You're treated to views of interesting rock formations, one in particular that may be considered "NSFW" lol! At the top there are views of a rock quarry below, picnic tables for the kids, and an overlook point where you can catch views of downtown Winston and Pilot Mountain as well, if you get the right sky for it. Well worth a trip out of the way, especially if you're planning a day in the area!

Incorrect...Not the correct trail. This is a map of the highway 200 route!!!…read moreCome to Great Falls. Go to the old train depot( now apartments) at Mount Dearborn dam and walk behind the twin towards Fort Lawn. About 4 miles of the most beautiful scenery on the Catawba River. While here view the famous "paper clip" entry into the rapids which is one of only two in the world. Viewed from the Tom Mamgus Bridge on highway 200 looking south.

We love this trails system. It's a huge network of trails in North and South Carolina. When we…read moredon't feel like driving to the mountains, we usually end up on a portion of the Carolina Thread Trail near Charlotte. Recently, we've done the portions near Baxter Village, Waxhaw, and South Fork Trail. I know we've done way more than that, but those are the ones that come to mind recently. The trails are well maintained and typically well marked. If you're looking to get outside in the Carolinas, check out their website to find a trail near you.

Good place for a picnic and a hike starting out over the mighty Yadkin River . Some of the trails…read morehave been closed but we were able to do a good loop back to the parking lot.

Very cool park with access to the Yadkin river and the Boone cave. Several hiking paths across the…read moreapproximately 110 acre property. There are picnic tables, a covered pavillion, disc golf course, public restrooms, with developed parking and its dog friendly. As well, river access for kayaking, fishing and water activities. We took an afternoon drive out to the park and it is definitely worth the effort and time. Legend has it, that Daniel Boone as a boy and his family first used the cave in one manner or another around 1751. There are numerous developed trails with a trailhead at the top. The walk down to the cave is pretty serious, its built wooden steps but its a serious climb down and even more so up. This is the only drawback to visiting the cave. If you are not prepared to climb back up, I didn't count them but its a couple hundred steps easily. Its an impressive build, but it is a serious climb coming back up. 4 Stars a cool historical park and worth a visit 01166

Very easy transaction with very clear instructions. I would go back there again…read more They have a good selection of boats to choose from.

Some friends and I rented a pontoon through Lake Tillery Boat Rentals last summer, and it was a…read moregreat experience. I was visiting some friends in Mt Gilead, and we decided to spend a day on the lake. We saw a flyer and decided to give a whirl. John and Vince were incredibly friendly and professional. They seemed like they genuinely wanted us to have a good time on the lake. I called ahead to rent the pontoon for the day, and everything was prepped and ready to go when we arrived at the marina. They even had complimentary drinks for us, which was a nice touch. The water was nice and we swam for a bit. If I make a trip back down to NC this summer, I'll definitely stop by again.

This place is beautiful! Went primitive tent camping here this past weekend at Holts picnic area…read more We were able to get a spot on the peninsula. The view was breathtaking. Even on a holiday weekend, the closest neighbor was on the other side of the lake. There was a bathhouse 1road over and a boat ramp that we will utilize the next time we visit. Highly recommend this camp site. They offer kayak, boat, and jet ski rentals as well.

I love being in the nature but a little more when people keep their trash picked up…read more So one thing that I like to do is carry a bag with me and pick up the trash while I'm doing my little adventure.

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.

No restrooms, could use more trail markings. Pity that there's so much graffiti on the rocks…read more Rocks were impressive. We went 12 Mar 2025 - rather dry conditions, so footing was not an issue. If it rained recently or raining, I'd imagine that the rocks and trails would be rather slippery.