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North Mecklenburg

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.8 (52)
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  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Charlotte
  5. Huntersville
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“A fast, flowing three mile loop perfect for beginners, with enough fun factor for all riders. ”

Vinnie Connors
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2.9

Miles

4.7

KM
Singletrack

788' 240 m

High

738' 225 m

Low

146' 44 m

Up

147' 45 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This is a multi-use trail and gets a decent amount of foot traffic. Runners should run in the opposite direction of the cyclists (counterclockwise) for safety reasons but here most runners seem to run the the same direction as the bikes, so be careful. Speeds here can be 10mph+ on average.

The trail starts near the pump track and leads to the biggest hit of the run. It is rooty and relatively flat, with only one decent climb (Death Hill). You wont find many jumps or man-made features here- it's more suited for the beginner or cross country rider. The trail is only 3 miles in length, so getting a few laps in is usually in order.

The trail dries much faster than other trails in the area. When Charlotte gets a significant amount of rain, North Meck usually opens earlier than other trails in the area are able to.

The pump track was recently rebuilt, and when dry, is a blast for kids and adults alike!

Contacts

Local Club: Tarheel Trailblazers

Apr 3, 2025: “Third Thursday” Social Ride – Backyard Trails!

Apr 1, 2025: New App Live! Look for email to activate!

Mar 31, 2025: The Backyard Experience

Land Manager: Mecklenburg County - Park and Recreation

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Vinnie Connors
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 52 votes

#1

in Huntersville

#287

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  3.8 from 52 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Huntersville

#17

in North Carolina

#287

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The start of the North Mecklenburg pump track rebuild that was completed Summer of 2015
Nov 6, 2015 near Hunters…, NC
The second to last feature is fun
Mar 16, 2022 near Hunters…, NC

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Jun 27, 2024
Mark Nickels
Dec 9, 2023
Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com
Sep 30, 2023
Jace Zing
It was all going great, first time out on this trail. the path would split and there would be no sign on which way to go... ended on the wrong path. 1mi
Mar 11, 2023
Wasim Al-Abed
Trail looks good . Many of the of the fallen trees have been cleared (except for one, can be hopped if you are skilled , im not) . Some mud 6.7mi
Jan 29, 2023
Wasim Al-Abed
3.1mi
Aug 28, 2022
E IAm
2.9mi
Jul 26, 2022
Brandon P
Mar 16, 2022
Brandon P

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