The best running trails around Lake Wylie

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Running around Lake Wylie is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Lake Wylie—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Shady Hollow and Pine Hollow Trail loop — McDowell Nature Preserve	Easy 00:31 4.32km
Porter Branch – McDowell Nature Center loop from Nations Ford	Intermediate 01:15 10.5km
Gibson Pond loop from Tega Cay	Expert 01:36 15.4km
Lake Elliott loop from Tega Cay	Intermediate 01:12 11.5km

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Shady Hollow and Pine Hollow Trail loop — McDowell Nature Preserve
00:31
4.32km
7:07/km
40m
40m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Porter Branch – McDowell Nature Center loop from Nations Ford
01:15
10.5km
7:12/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
12
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Gibson Pond loop from Tega Cay
01:36
15.4km
6:15/km
120m
120m
Expert
6
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lake Elliott loop from Tega Cay
01:12
11.5km
6:15/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
6
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.