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Tree tunnel – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from Newman Manor

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Tree tunnel – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from Newman Manor

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Tree tunnel – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from Newman Manor

01:22

13.3km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.17 km

Tree tunnel

Highlight • Forest

The greenway takes a brief detour from the sun to immerse you in an arched tree canopy that stretches over the path. A bench offers a beautiful shaded spot for a water break.

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6.50 km

McAlpine Creek Park

Highlight • MTB Park

The perfect spot for beginning mountain bikers looking for an easy route, McAlpine Creek Park is a perfect blend of wildlife and wooded areas.

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7.89 km

This old flour mill was built in 1935 by Charles Lucas, who moved to Charlotte from New York City after the Great Depression. The mill caught fire and closed in 1970, but its ruins remain as a local historic monument.

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

Surfaces

6.74 km

5.44 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

24°C

13°C

45 %

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Tree tunnel – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from Newman Manor

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