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Tree tunnel – McAlpine Creek Park Lake loop from Matthews Murkland Presbyterian Church

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Tree tunnel – McAlpine Creek Park Lake loop from Matthews Murkland Presbyterian Church

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Tree tunnel – McAlpine Creek Park Lake loop from Matthews Murkland Presbyterian Church

01:30

24.6km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.62 km for 102 m

After 15.5 km for 170 m

After 16.4 km for 113 m

After 23.1 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.46 km

Sardis Road Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Great parking lot off of Old Bell Rd.

Tip by

4.59 km

Tree tunnel

Highlight • Forest

The greenway takes a brief detour from the sun to immerse you in an arched tree canopy that stretches over the path. A bench offers a beautiful shaded spot for a water break.

Tip by

7.78 km

The Campbell Creek Greenway, now fully paved, seamlessly links with the McAlpine Creek Greenway and ends at Lockmont Drive. This trail runs alongside the serene Campbell Creek, offering a picturesque …

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12.3 km

Hindu Center of Charlotte

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful exterior construction and very active Place of Worship. Easy to navigate around.

Tip by

14.3 km

The Lucas Family Gristmill

Highlight • Historical Site

This old flour mill was built in 1935 by Charles Lucas, who moved to Charlotte from New York City after the Great Depression. The mill caught fire and closed in 1970, but its ruins remain as a local historic monument.

Tip by

15.6 km

McAlpine Creek Park

Highlight • MTB Park

The perfect spot for beginning mountain bikers looking for an easy route, McAlpine Creek Park is a perfect blend of wildlife and wooded areas.

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18.3 km

McAlpine Creek Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

One of my favorite bike routes in all of Charlotte. Has gravel, gravel/paved, and paved (no advanced trails; those are for hiking only). So beautiful and so much fun to ride.

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24.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

4.90 km

1.76 km

846 m

823 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

8.48 km

4.50 km

348 m

318 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 2 September

36°C

23°C

0 %

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Comments

April 15, 2025,Advanced to the Next Level

Well, I finally bought some big boy shoes and put on my clipless pedals. I feel like I have advanced to the next level! I had these pedals from 12 years ago on another bike and finally decided to take the next step on them. 🫣 It actually felt really good. 😁

March 14, 2025,Skip's gravelly adventure.

Jeff and I sought out the gravel portions of a favorite route. Probably half of today's ride was gravel. My 2" tires performed well. What fun! 🥰

February 25, 2025,Gravel and Subs!

Jeff and Skip enjoyed a beautiful day which included lunch at Jersey Mike's. Great ride!

March 20, 2025,Quick trip to the Hindu Center for some good karma!

Today I wasn't feeling it, but got out and rode anyway. It had just stopped raining and the skies cleared but the winds were gusting at 25mph. Fearing a wet trail, I got out my old Trek Dual Sport and rode straight from the house to the greenway (12.5 miles entire trip). I am proud of myself for pushing through …

March 12, 2025,Spinning and Doing OMG Donuts!

This ride was planned to include more territory but a hill at the end of this route shown kicked my butt. Had to return to base. I'll try again in a few days. 🥰

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Tree tunnel – McAlpine Creek Park Lake loop from Matthews Murkland Presbyterian Church

Sardis Road Trailhead

Tree tunnel

Campbell Creek Greenway

Hindu Center of Charlotte

The Lucas Family Gristmill

McAlpine Creek Park

McAlpine Creek Park Lake

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