A new 3-mile portion of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway is now officially open. This section connects from Pineville to the South Carolina state line. This is great news for trail enthusiasts, from cyclists, to hikers, to walkers, to runners, to dog walkers, everyone can enjoy this trail system as there is no charge to enjoy.
The new section runs from President James K. Polk State Historic site at 12031 Lancaster Highway in Pineville all the way to Gilroy Drive in Lancaster County, South Carolina. This specific section of trails also connects to the Cross Charlotte Trail or XCLT. The XCLT will eventually connect across the northern part of Mecklenburg County. This gives trail users a safe way to traverse all throughout the area without the worry of traffic and is also much more scenic than the roads and highways.
The project cost $8 million and included 2.5 miles of stream restoration, two pedestrian bridge crossings, five neighborhood connectors, three boardwalk systems, and two smaller bridge crossings. There are elevation changes closer to the South Carolina state line making this section of trails more challenging. There are public access points for the trails at the James K. Polk Historic Site, Pineville Lake Park/Belle Johnston Center at 330 Lake Drive, and at 12021 Lancaster Highway. Public parking spots are available at Gilroy Drive trailhead in South Carolina, and just North of the new section at 9800 Leitner Drive in Pineville.
As of the time this was written, there are currently 67 miles of greenway with another 11 miles under construction. 13 additional miles of trails are in the design phase. There are seven projects underway that should start construction in the next year creating 15 miles of additional trails. This is great for reducing cyclists on the roads and provides a safe and beautiful way to stay healthy.
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