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Olde English District: Trail Systems & River Adventures Near Charlotte

The Olde English District runs from Rock Hill and Fort Mill south through Chester and Lancaster, and its defining feature is proximity to Charlotte. More than 2.5 million people live in the Charlotte metro area, and when they want trails, water, and nature without driving to the mountains, this district is where they come.

Adventures in the Olde English District

1

Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill

Level 2

2,100 acres and 30+ miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The best trail system between Charlotte and Columbia.

2

Landsford Canal State Park

Level 1

A must-visit in May and June when the rocky shoals spider lilies bloom across the Catawba River shoals in one of the most spectacular natural displays in the Southeast.

3

Catawba River paddling

Level 2

Solid paddling with mild shoals and forested banks.

5

Chester State Park

Level 1

A hidden gem with a lake, trails, and camping on the shores of a quiet Piedmont reservoir.

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