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Clarks Creek and Mallard Creek Greenways

Clarks Creek Greenway joins with the southeastern portion of Mallard Creek Greenway to form 5.7 miles of designated Thred Trail. The route passes many neighborhoods and an access near US 29 businesses, before intersect wtih the Toby Creek Greenway and ending at Kirk Farm Fields. 
Trail Uses
Accessible Experience Walking / hiking / running Paved surface biking
Location
Charlotte (NC)
Length
5.70 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Surface
Gravel/Crushed stone, Pavement
Motorized Vehicles
Not Permitted
Fees
No
Pets
Permitted on leash
Parking Spaces
50
Restrooms
No
Hours
Dawn - Dusk

Description

Runners, walkers, cyclists, inline skaters, skateboarders and those with jogging strollers find Clarks Creek and Mallard Creek Greenways a great place to get outdoors. There are numerous neighborhood connections throughout the greenway. Great blue herons, gray foxes, white-tailed deer and a wide variety of birds can be spotted much of the year.  In the late summer or early fall butterflies can be found in abundance.

The Clarks Creek and Mallard Creek Greenway is among the longest greenways in the region. 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 eventually connect the SC/NC State line to Cabarrus County." MeckNC.gov More than 5.7-miles between these two greenways are part of the Carolina Thread Trail.

Trail Manager

Visit the Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation wesbite for more information and contact:

Mecklenburg County
5841 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
980-314-1000
Park-Admin@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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Trail Tips

Bugs Be Gone
Wear light-colored clothing, ideally DEET-free insect repellent, or a headnet to safely keep the biting bugs at bay.
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Trailhead Information

Parking Address: 201 East Mallard Creek Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28262. MAP

Trailhead Location: MAP

Additional Directions: Parking is also available at the Mallard Creek Elementary School when school is not in session. MAP

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