McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Wonderful area for a nature hike ! Lots of trails to choose from, with the only negative being the lack of signs in some places to indicate where the trail continues after a road or parking lot .

Fantastic place to get in some short (1-2 mile) trails , although you can obviously chain them together for a longer hike . Beautiful scenery including Lake Wiley .

Drove through and was mesmerized. What an awesome place to get away. The views of lake Wiley are amazing!

Head out to the big gazebo on Lake Wylie . It's the best view AND you can stick your feet in the water!

By far one of the best campground I've been to. The bathrooms are unique in that there are several individual bathrooms , each one with its own toilet and shower facilities .

Great place if you have a couple hours and want to take the kids hiking . No trails are crazy long or difficult. You determine the distance by the number of trails you take.

Perfect for hiking and getting a great view of Lake Wylie

Bring a snack and a good book , and sit back and relax!!

Picnics , fishing , trails

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Awsome place to go canoeing !!!

Let me know if your going hiking :-)

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