Safe Bike Routes in Charlotte

Charlotte is investing billions in trail infrastructure. The Cross Charlotte Trail will eventually create a 26-mile spine through the city, and the existing greenway network already provides solid car-free riding options.

Top 10 Safest Routes in Charlotte

1
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
10 miles
Charlotte's most popular greenway through Uptown, Midtown, and South End. Restaurants, breweries, and art along the path.
2
Cross Charlotte Trail (Completed Sections)
8 miles
Sections of the planned 26-mile trail through NoDa, Plaza Midwood, and South End. Growing rapidly.
3
McAlpine Creek Greenway
6 miles
Southeast Charlotte path through parks and natural areas. Quiet and wooded with creek views.
4
Four Mile Creek Greenway
5 miles
South Charlotte trail through residential areas with park connections.
5
Mallard Creek Greenway
4 miles
University area path near UNC Charlotte with campus and park connections.
6
Irwin Creek Greenway
3 miles
West side trail through historic neighborhoods with connections to Uptown.
7
Campbell Creek Greenway
4 miles
East Charlotte path through growing neighborhoods with natural areas.
8
Torrence Creek Greenway
5 miles
North Charlotte suburban trail with parks and school connections.
9
South End Rail Trail
2 miles
Former rail corridor through the trendy South End neighborhood. Breweries, restaurants, and light rail access.
10
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
3 miles
Unpaved trails through 146-acre nature preserve. Mountain biking and gravel riding.

Charlotte Cycling Infrastructure

80+ Miles of Bikeways

Charlotte is building the Cross Charlotte Trail, a 26-mile north-south corridor connecting major neighborhoods and parks. The existing greenway system provides 80+ miles of trails. The Charlotte BIKES Plan is adding protected lanes on key corridors. B-cycle bike share serves the Uptown area.

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