McDowell Nature Preserve

Great Local Trails to Hike along the river and through the woods

These woods are a gem in our backyard. It is a pleasant place to hike along Lake Wylie and through the woods. There are spots that have incline for a good workout but mostly the trails are flat. Th...

Lovely place for a hike

This is a lovely place to walk on trails. The person we talked to in the gift shop/education center wasn't very knowledgeable about where some of the types of ecosystems were but was able to point out...

Pretty

This is a pretty park for visiting, chilling, walking. Beautiful trees and water in most any season.

Great nature area near Charlotte

Great area for fishing, hiking, cycling, and family adventures. Includes over 7mi of trails, fishing areas, a playground, and a nature reserve.

Nice trails for running

McDowell Nature Preserve has some excellent trails for running. Nice changes of scenery with some good hills. Beautiful lake views and free to enter. Nature Center focused on the kiddos.