16 Charlotte Area Hikes the Whole Family Can Enjoy

This FAMILY TO DO in CHARLOTTE series is sponsored by CEENTA.

This is the perfect time of year to get out and explore the outdoors with family. Our list of 16 easy and flat trails in and around Charlotte will help you plan your next family adventure!

McDowell Nature Preserve – South West Charlotte

This Nature Preserve has hiking trails, picnic areas, campground, playground, nature center with animals and programming, and lakefront picnic areas and views.

Family Trails:

  • McDowell Chestnut Loop – 1.1 miles
  • Cove Trail – 1.2 miles
  • Track Trail – 1.2 miles right by the Nature Center

Anne Springs Close Greenway – Fort Mill, SC

The Anne Springs Close Greenway will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1. This full-day event encourages outdoor enthusiasts to hike, run, mountain bike, paddle or horseback ride along the Greenway’s scenic trails and lakes to contribute to the collective goals of covering over 2,000 miles and encompassing all 40 miles of Greenway trail. There will be guided hikes and other scheduled activities throughout the day.

Family Trails:

  • Lake Haigler Nature Walk – 1.75 mile loop
  • Greenway Gateway to swinging bridge and back – 0.5 miles
  • Dairy Barn to Swinging Bridge and back – 1.5 miles
  • Archer’s Loop – 1.7 miles

Flat Branch Nature Preserve – Ballantyne

This small nature preserve offers one 0.6 mile trail loop perfect for kids.

Family Trails:

Shagpark Trail – 0.4 miles

Reedy Creek Nature Preserve – North East Charlotte

This Nature Preserve offers hiking, fishing, kids play areas, and a nature center.

Family Trails:

  • Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Trail – 2.8 miles
  • Dragonfly and Kinfisher Pond Loop – 1.1 miles
  • Robinson Rockhouse Trail – 1.8 miles

Latta Nature Preserve – Huntersville, NC

This Nature Preserve offers hiking, horseback riding, fishing, Quest Nature Center and Raptor Center.

Family Trails:

  • Latta Waterfront Trail – 1.1 miles
  • Shady Trail – 1.6 miles
  • Hill Trail – 1.5 miles

Lake Norman State Park – Troutman, NC

This state park offers a campground, hiking, fishing, boat rentals, biking, and more.

Family Trails:

  • Alder Trail – 0.8 mile trail
  • Dragonfly Trail – .15 mile trail

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