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Cornelius Unveils New Greenway Portion Of Emerald Necklace
As Lake Norman towns grow, green space is treasured even more.
CORNELIUS, NC — Cornelius is unveiling Phase II of it's McDowell Creek Greenway this weekend, and the latest link of the Emerald Necklace is a welcome sight for local residents of three Lake Norman towns.
The Emerald Necklace is a 13+ mile loop that will encircle Cornelius and provide connections to Davidson and Huntersville.
The trailhead for Phase II is located off Magnolia Estates Drive, which is near the Publix at the intersection of W. Catawba Avenue and Jetton Road. Pro-tip: If using GPS, the closest established address is 8480 Magnolia Estates Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031.
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It is approximately 1.5 miles and provides a critical link connecting West Catawba Ave./Magnolia Estates Drive to Highway 73/Sam Furr Road.
With the opening of McDowell Creek Greenway Phase II, the Emerald Necklace is 76 percent complete and the remainder will be completed in the future.
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