Long Creek Greenway

The Thread Trail portion of the Long Creek Greenway uses a segment along Dixon Branch, accessing the Long Creek corridor from Northcrest shopping center for a total trail length of 1.8 miles. The greenway temporarily ends west of Beatties Ford Rd, at the creek's I-485 overpass.
Trail Uses
Accessible Experience Walking / hiking / running Paved surface biking
Location
Charlotte (NC)
Length
1.80 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Surface
Boardwalk, Pavement
Motorized Vehicles
Not Permitted
Fees
No
Pets
Permitted on leash
Parking Spaces
Numerous spaces at Northcrest shopping center
Restrooms
No
Hours
Dawn to dusk

Description

Enjoy a 1.8 mile trek (for a 3.6-mi round trip) along Dixon Branch and Long Creek, where the greenway features several bridges and boardwalks for creek views. Native plants line the banks as the result of a stream enhancement project. The mostly flat route connects several residential areas with the business and shops near Northlake Mall. The surface varies between asphalt, concrete, and boardwalk, depending upon the surrounding environment. The county's Long Creek Greenway also includes a nearly 1-mile segment to the east of Dixon Branch which is not designated as Thread Trail.

Trail Manager

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

Ride Safe
When biking, wear a helmet and use a bell to signal your approach to other trail users. Consider bringing a spare tube and pump so that you can fix a flat tire and offer help to other cyclists in need. When riding on roads, bike in the same direction as traffic.

Trailhead Information

Parking is available in Northcrest shopping center:

9841 Northlake Centre Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28216

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