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Mountain Creek Park

(Credit: Nancy Pierce)
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The Carolina Thread Trail at Mountain Creek Park represents approximately 9.5 miles of natural surface trail offering hiking and mountain biking opportunities throughout the park.  Additionally, a nearly 1 mile ADA paved trail provides accommodations for all users and accessing lakeside amenities and picnicking opportunities.
Trail Uses
Accessible Experience Walking / hiking / running Mountain biking Paddling
Location
Catawba County (NC)
Length
11.00 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Surface
Natural surface, Pavement
Motorized Vehicles
Unknown
Fees
No
Pets
Permitted on leash
Parking Spaces
275
Restrooms
Yes
Hours
Open 7 Days a Week | November-February: 8AM-5PM; March and October: 8AM-7PM; April-September: 8AM-8PM | Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and Day | Ranger on duty during park hours
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Description

Traversing the scenic natural setting and undulating topography, the Carolina Thread Trail at Mountain Creek Park is approximately 11 miles of mostly natural surface trail that affords visitors to the park plenty of opportunity to explore.  Outdoor amenities are abound in this 600-acre natural gem, which is Catawba County’s newest regional park.  While the Carolina Thread Trail designation is 11 miles, there are even more trail opportunities as the Park offers nearly 20 miles of trail, including a 1-mile paved greenway for enhanced accessibility to enjoy the many amenities offered by the adjacent quiet coves Lake Norman.  Check out Catawba County’s Park website to learn about the numerous outdoor opportunities available at the Park.

Trail Manager

Trail Manager:
Catawba County Parks
https://www.catawbacountync.gov/county-services/parks/mountain-creek-park/

 

Catawba County
Park Manager
PO Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
828-312-1064
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Trailhead Information

The main park entrance is located at:

6554 Little Mountain Rd.
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673

Parking is available onsite.

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(Credit: Nancy Pierce)
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