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McAlpine Creek Park Lake – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from Matthews

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McAlpine Creek Park Lake – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from Matthews

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McAlpine Creek Park Lake – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from Matthews

02:16

37.4km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

McAlpine Creek Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

One of my favorite bike routes in all of Charlotte. Has gravel, gravel/paved, and paved (no advanced trails; those are for hiking only). So beautiful and so much fun to ride.

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5.91 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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7.91 km

Hindu Center of Charlotte

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful exterior construction and very active Place of Worship. Easy to navigate around.

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13.6 km

The old Eastland Mall location

Highlight • Structure

Eastland Mall opened in 1975 with its million square feet of retail space. It was the crown jewel of Charlotte Retail Shopping at the time. The mall closed in 2010 …

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20.5 km

The Common Market

Highlight • Cafe

The Common Market has several locations, but this was the first. This eclectic market started in 2002 and is a favorite of many and worth checking out! - @commonmarket_plazamidwood

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21.8 km

Independence Park

Highlight • Structure

37.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

11.6 km

10.6 km

1.61 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

19.7 km

15.8 km

1.48 km

360 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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McAlpine Creek Park Lake – The Lucas Family Gristmill loop from Matthews

McAlpine Creek Park Lake

The Lucas Family Gristmill

Hindu Center of Charlotte

The old Eastland Mall location

The Common Market

Independence Park

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