Hiking & Biking
Photo Courtesy of the Cow Bell Challenge at Fisher Farm
Walk, bike, run, or hike! Our local parks offer paved and unpaved trails for cyclist. Lake Norman region has greenways connecting each town and well as trailways that are part of the Carolina Thread Trail, and many roads are cycle friendly with marked bike lanes.
Recently, the Town of Davidson was named a bike friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists (2010-2014). The Davidson's Kincaid Trail at the end of South Street in Davidson and follow an approximately three-mile course, is the official marking of the South Prong Greenway as part of the Carolina Thread Trail system. The Carolina Thread Trail is a regional network of greenways and trails that will reach 15 counties and 2.3 million citizens. It will link people, places, cities, towns and attractions. The trail preserves our natural areas and is a place for exploration of nature, culture, science and history, for family adventures and celebrations of friendship.
Lake Norman was home to the 2008 Inaugural National MTB Oktoberfest at Fisher Farm Park in Davidson. The three-day, family-oriented mountain bike festival features the last race of USA Cycling's 2008 National Ultra Endurance Calendar, as well as short track, time trials, and children's races. The race venue is uniquely designed to take advantage of the early sunset, giving racers the opportunity to ride the trails at night.
Mecklenburg / Union Counties Bicycle Suitability Map -Contact: Charlotte Department of Transportation, 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202-2858 or (704) 336-2261
This map is designed to help cyclists use the existing network of thoroughfares to travel through this busy, urbanized area. Five designations are shown - moderate, advanced, extreme caution, not recommended and prohibited. Collector streets, which are not rated but are typically suitable for bicycling, are also highlighted. Locations of parks, museums, libraries, schools and other destinations are shown. Safety information is provided.
- 20900 North Main Street
- Cornelius, NC 28031
- (704) 896-3331
The Cycle Path provides quality bicycles, cycling supplies and service with a ...more
- 21215 Shearer Road
- Davidson, NC 28036
- (704) 892-7591
A 4-mile trail for bikers, walkers, or runners with diverse terrain that will appeal ...more
- 19000 Jetton Road
- Cornelius, NC 28031
- (704) 896-9808
This 106 acre lakefront park offers opportunities for the entire family. It includes ...more
- 159 Inland Sea Lane
- Troutman, NC 28166
- (704) 528-6350
Located just south of Statesville in Iredell County, Lake Norman State Park boasts ...more
- 6211 Sample Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-1391
The Natural Place to Be. Amenities include a Nature Center full-service Equestrian ...more
- 820 Hawfield Road
- Charlotte, NC 28214
- (704) 391-3900
Official home of the US Olympic Kayak Team. Run-Bike-Paddle-Climb.
- 14200 Holbrooks Road
- Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 766-2220
Located on Holbrooks Road this recreation center consists of an indoor gymnasium as ...more
- Southern end of Shearer Road
- Davidson, NC 28036
If you want to do a little off-trail hiking Saturday at north Mecklenburg’s newest ...more
