Hiking trails near Charlotte, NC
33 trails within 75 miles · 1 with detail pages · 8 within 25 miles
This page lists every named hiking trail in our database whose centroid sits within 75 miles of Charlotte. Distance is straight-line from the metro center to the trail's centroid; an actual drive to a trailhead may be longer or shorter depending on which end you start from. Multi-state trails (e.g. the Appalachian Trail) appear here if any portion of their length passes within range.
Always check trail conditions, permits, and water sources with the maintaining organisation — National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service ranger district, or trail association. Mountain trails are often impassable for half the year due to snow.
Closest trails to Charlotte
All trails within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Charlotte
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Back | — | 14 mi | ~25 min | |
| Archer Loop | — | 14 mi | ~25 min | |
| Falcon | — | 14 mi | ~25 min | |
| Ava's Loop | — | 14 mi | ~25 min | |
| Trekker Loop | — | 14 mi | ~25 min | |
| Fern Forest | — | 14 mi | ~25 min | |
| North Steele Creek | — | 15 mi | ~25 min | |
| Blue Star | — | 15 mi | ~25 min |
25-50 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowders Trail | — | 25 mi | ~45 min | |
| Turnback Trail | — | 26 mi | ~45 min | |
| Pinnacle Trail | — | 26 mi | ~45 min | |
| Triple C Rail Trail | — | 26 mi | ~45 min | |
| Ridgeline Trail | 9 mi | Local | 28 mi | ~50 min |
| Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail | 10 mi | Local | 31 mi | ~55 min |
| Browns Mountain Trail | — | Local | 32 mi | ~55 min |
| Falcon Trail | — | 36 mi | ~1.1 hr | |
| Mountain Loop Trail | — | Local | 43 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Short Loop Trail | — | Local | 43 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Middle Loop Trail | — | Local | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Sugarloaf Mountain Trail | — | Local | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Morrow Mountain Trail | — | Local | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Long Loop Trail | — | Local | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Backpack Trail | — | Local | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Hattaway Mountain Trail | — | Local | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Laurel Trail | — | Local | 44 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Campground-Pool Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Quarry Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Fall Mountain Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Rocks Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Three Rivers Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Lake Whelchel Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Dutchman's Creek Trail | — | Local | 47 mi | ~1.4 hr |
50-75 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail | — | National | 53 mi | ~1.5 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
Looking for trails further out? Browse the full North Carolina hiking list or jump to all U.S. hiking trails.