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The Best Hiking in Charlotte

Looking for the best hiking in Charlotte? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Charlotte. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Charlotte

  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    Evergreen Nature Preserve Loop

    1.77 mi / 180 ft gain
    Evergreen Nature Preserve Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    Ribbonwalk Urban Trail

    2.13 mi / 236 ft gain
    Ribbonwalk Urban Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    Nevin Park

    2.17 mi / 220 ft gain
    Nevin Park is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    Umbrella Tree Trail

    0.85 mi / 79 ft gain
    Umbrella Tree Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    Four Mile Creek Greenway

    3.84 mi / 207 ft gain
    Four Mile Creek Greenway is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, North Carolina

    Walk through The Botanical Gardens in Asheville

    0.5 mi
    Just a little under 2 miles away from downtown Asheville, NC, you'll find the beautiful Botanical Gardens. If you're looking for the perfect place to walk around, explore, and go at your own pace...look no further.  The entire wooded property is roughly 10 acres, but you can wander along the sho...
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  • Matthews, North Carolina

    Backside Loop

    4.14 mi / 427 ft gain
    Backside Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Matthews, North Carolina.
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    Lake Loop

    2.68 mi / 210 ft gain
    Lake Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    East Main Loop

    2.88 mi / 315 ft gain
    East Main Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    South Main and Slalom Course

    2.77 mi / 256 ft gain
    South Main and Slalom Course is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, North Carolina

    U.S. National Whitewater Center Loop

    9.12 mi / 1007 ft gain
    U.S. National Whitewater Center Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • Matthews, North Carolina

    Colonel Francis Beatty Park Loop

    4.59 mi / 407 ft gain
    Colonel Francis Beatty Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, North Carolina

    North Main Trail

    1.96 mi / 338 ft gain
    North Main Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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  • Huntersville, North Carolina

    Carolina Raptor Center Trail

    0.55 mi / 33 ft gain
    Carolina Raptor Center Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Huntersville, North Carolina.
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  • Huntersville, North Carolina

    Catawaba Trail Loop

    1.75 mi / 72 ft gain
    Catawaba Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Huntersville, North Carolina.
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  • Huntersville, North Carolina

    Shady Trail

    1.55 mi / 95 ft gain
    Shady Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Huntersville, North Carolina.
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