Evergreen Nature Preserve — Attraction in Charlotte

Trails have a variety of difficulty from a concrete wheelchair-friendly quarter-mile loop that envelopes the senses in Nature, to boardwalked vernal pools and 45-60 minute loops with some terrain challenges depending on the season. There's never a wrong time to visit and enjoy the changing flora as the year shares the cycles of growth, decay, and regrowth each year. (Though I recommend you AVOID AFTERNOON DISMISSAL TIME at Eastway Middleschool (4:15-4:30ish) as the entrances are directly opposite and Norland Rd is narrow.) If you stay very still on the sidewalk behind the (very clean) bathroom building, you may see the rabbits come out for a quick nibble. An attached Pavillion has a few closely-spaced picnic tables and even power outlets for charging phones etc. Water fountain has a pet spigot and the water has no foul taste. The Nature Preserve boarders Evergreen Cemetery, a popular spot with neighborhood walkers with and without dogs. A one-mile paved loop road has some inclines. The Trail System connects with the Preserve and Sheffield Park/Wintergreen Elementary School (neighborhood entrance to Sheffield Park on Tarrington Ave has no parking - but turtles you can watch from a wooden bridge!) The entire space is an escape from city life where one can be completely alone or enjoy a group-walk while quenching your bodies...

Nice little walk around the concrete trail, which is a loop. So, wheelchairs or walkers can use this without getting into any mud or muck or hard to traverse terrain. There is a dirt trail that is accessed via the concrete loop, which in turn, leads to another trail. Plenty of walking available. After the rainy, windy weather of last night and this morning, there is plenty of tree debris, branches and leaves and such, strewn along all the trails. Nice little stroll in a secluded little nature preserve, in our neighborhood. First time we've been there, but we've been aware of it for a little while. Did see a few people, but distance was maintained. Recommend, if you need a little walk, a bit of fresh air, and a need to get...

It’s hard to believe that Evergreen Nature Preserve in Charlotte is right in the middle of the city. It really provides some much needed calmness and silence in nature amidst the busy life of the city. It’s a 1.8-mile loop trail and takes around 30-40 minutes to complete.

The hardwood forest has some wonderful trails and allows you ample time and walk to clear your head or get in a workout. The hikes are clearly marked, and are clean for the most part. We saw basketball and tennis courts at the end of the loop as well.

There’s a small parking at the entrance. Restrooms are available at the entrance as well. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash.

Overall, it’s a wonderful way to spend your...