City of Charlotte - McMullen Creek Greenway - Member Hike

Hike Name:	City of Charlotte - McMullen Creek Greenway
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Pineville
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Directions:	From I-485, take Exit 64 and turn onto Pineville-Matthews Road (NC 51) heading east. You will see Carolinas Medical Center on your left. Continue past Park Road, and just after kettering Drive you'll see McMullen Creek Parkway on your right. It is located right after a shopping center on the left with many restaurants and shops.
Total Hike Distance:	2.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	NC 51 (Pineville Matthews Road)
Trails Used:	McMullen Creek Greenway
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	None
Management:	City Park Service
Contact Information:	Mecklenburg County Park & Rec Address: 1330 Spring St, Charlotte, NC 28206 Phone: (704) 336-3367
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	This short hike along McMullen Creek starts at NC 51 (Pineville Matthews Road) and follows the stream along a wide path that is used frequently by runners and hikers. Portions of the footpath sit on a raised wooden walkway due to swampy sections that ocassionally breach the path. In the winter, expect to see the backs of the houses that line the trail but in the summer you'll almost forget you are still within the city limits of Charlotte. Regardless, the trail is well maintained and easy to hike and it's a great way to spend the afternoon. We hiked a two mile section, but you can extend the hike to well over four miles if you have the time.