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McAlpine Creek Park – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from East Mecklenburg High School

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McAlpine Creek Park – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from East Mecklenburg High School

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McAlpine Creek Park – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from East Mecklenburg High School

01:45

16.9km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.81 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.

Tip by

11.1 km

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.

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.30 km

Surfaces

10.8 km

2.75 km

2.09 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 21 May

33°C

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36 %

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McAlpine Creek Park – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from East Mecklenburg High School

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The Lucas Family Gristmill

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