I’ve been to Eno many times throughout the years but primarily for short strolls along the river to see the power of the water after a large rain event. It boasts 3 sections with 28 miles of hiking trails along Eno River in the rugged foothills of the Piedmont.

Located just outside of Durham, Eno River State Park is arguably the top outdoor destination in the Triangle. I slept in and spent the early afternoon watching soccer and writing but the day was too nice outside to ignore. It is difficult to do it every week without backpacking or changing my schedule entirely. My days usually come to 12+ hours with the hike and drive. Sometimes it is too much effort to get up on the weekend and drive 3 hours each way. It was one of those days I did not feel like waking up early and driving a few hours to hike. Lowlights: Lack of solitude near river, no sights on the long Ridge-Shakori loop Highlights: Many rocky spots along Eno River, remnants of Holden Mill, two 19th century cabins Isolation: Below average - This is a popular state park beside Durham, lots of casual hikers check out the trails beside the Eno River Hike Configura tion: Triple loop (kind of like a 3-leaf clover) Elevation Gain: 750 feet Hike Distance: ~7.0 miles Hiking Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes Date of H ike : 9-21-14, Sunday at 4:10 PM Trail Condition: Excellent - All trails are well maintained and marked Hike Difficulty: Moderately easy - This hike is easy but 7 miles raises the difficulty slightly Park information and trail map can be found here WEBSITE HikingUpward link to hike Hiking Trails: Few’s Ford access – Buckquarter Creek Trail – Holden Mill Trail – Buckquarter Creek Trail – Ridge Trail – Shakori Trail – Buckquarter Creek Trail – Few’s Ford access In 0.9-mi you will pass the visitor’s center then a large parking area for Few’s Ford and Piper-Cox House will be on the right.

Follow the road north for 2.2-mi then take a left onto Cole Mill Rd.

Park Access: Off exit 170 on I-85 take a right on US-70 and the first immediate right on Pleasant Green Rd. Important! Hike Abstract Location: Eno River State Park, Durham, NC Distance from Triangle: Chapel Hill (15.4 miles – 25 min) Raleigh (34.8 miles – 40 min)

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