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The Best Hiking in Charlotte

Looking for the best hiking in Charlotte? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Charlotte. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Charlotte

  • Burns, Tennessee

    Jim Bailey Nature Trail

    0.6 mi / 85 ft gain
    Jim Bailey Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Burns, Tennessee.
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  • Burns, Tennessee

    Creech Hollow Lake

    3.65 mi / 771 ft gain
    Creech Hollow Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Burns, Tennessee.
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  • Burns, Tennessee

    Backcountry Camp at the Wildcat Shelter

    2.8 mi
    Start this adventure by retrieving your backcountry camping permit from the park office. There is no option to reserve a campsite online, so give the staff a call and they'll have it ready upon your arrival. From the office, turn left as if you're exiting the park. Before exiting, turn right into...
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  • Burns, Tennessee

    Montgomery Bell State Park North Loop Trail

    6.21 mi / 768 ft gain
    Montgomery Bell State Park North Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Burns, Tennessee.
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  • Burns, Tennessee

    Wildcat to Montgomery Bell and Creech Hollow Trails

    7.66 mi / 1115 ft gain
    Wildcat to Montgomery Bell and Creech Hollow Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Burns, Tennessee.
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  • Burns, Tennessee

    Ore Pit Loop

    1.52 mi / 282 ft gain
    Ore Pit Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Burns, Tennessee.
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  • Burns, Tennessee

    Montgomery Bell Trail

    10.42 mi / 1168 ft gain
    Montgomery Bell Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Burns, Tennessee.
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  • Burns, Tennessee

    Creech Hollow Trail

    2.98 mi / 627 ft gain
    Creech Hollow Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Burns, Tennessee.
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  • Kingston Springs, Tennessee

    Bluff Overlook Trail

    4.4
    0.48 mi / 49 ft gain
    From the parking lot, walk up the same road the direction you entered. Just a little up the hill to the left, you will see the trailhead for the Bluff Overlook. It's only about a 0.25 mile hike, but the initial walk up the hill is steep. Once you reach the top, there are several points to sit and...
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  • Kingston Springs, Tennessee

    Narrows of the Harpeth

    4.5
    1.1 mi / 249 ft gain
    The Harpeth River State Park has a handful of good trails to hike at the park. One of those trails includes the Bluff Overlook trail. That post can be read here. There are two trails leading to the tunnel waterfall. One is the tunnel trail that's connected to the Bluff Overlook trail. It is only ...
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  • Kingston Springs, Tennessee

    Narrows of the Harpeth Trail

    1.22 mi / 135 ft gain
    Narrows of the Harpeth Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Kingston Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Fairview, Tennessee

    Lakes of Bowie Loop Trail

    2.66 mi / 335 ft gain
    Lakes of Bowie Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Fairview, Tennessee.
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  • Fairview, Tennessee

    Bowie Nature Park Perimeter Trail

    4.72 mi / 387 ft gain
    Bowie Nature Park Perimeter Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Fairview, Tennessee.
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  • Franklin, Tennessee

    Inman Hollow Loop

    2.24 mi / 384 ft gain
    Inman Hollow Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fairview, Tennessee.
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  • Franklin, Tennessee

    Timberland Park Nature Trail

    1.07 mi / 118 ft gain
    Timberland Park Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Fairview, Tennessee.
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  • Ashland City, Tennessee

    Ridgetop Trail

    3.99 mi / 223 ft gain
    Ridgetop Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nashville, Tennessee.
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