Evergreen Nature Preserve

Looking for a good trail to introduce yourself — or a reluctant friend — to the great outdoors? Something not too long, not too challenging, not too wild? Then check out the Evergreen Nature Preserve, which at just 77 acres isn’t big enough to get lost in, and being just three miles from the center of Charlotte, makes for a quick escape. Although small, you’ll find a nice sampling of the types of things you seek in the woods: an upland hardwood forest, a couple of small tributaries and a glade or two. A good place to break in your boots.