Eno River State Park
| Eno River State Park | |
| North Carolina State Park | |
 Eno Park Footbridge
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| Named for: Eno River | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Durham, Orange |
| Coordinates | 36°3′24″N 78°58′52″W / 36.05667°N 78.98111°WCoordinates: 36°3′24″N 78°58′52″W / 36.05667°N 78.98111°W |
| Highest point | |
| - elevation | 732 ft (223.1 m) |
| Area | 4,200 acres (1,699.7 ha) |
| Acquired | 1975 |
| Management | North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
| IUCN category | III - Natural Monument |
  Location of Eno River State Park in North Carolina
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| Website: Eno River State Park | |
Eno River State Park is a 4,200-acre (17 km2)North Carolina state park in Durham and Orange Counties, North Carolina. Together with the adjoining West Point on the Eno city park, the two parks preserve over 9 miles (15 km) of the Eno River and surrounding lands.
There are five public access areas with features including twenty-four miles of hiking trails, canoe launches, picnic areas, and historic structures.
Beginning at the parking lot for the Piper-Cox Museum, the Buckquarter Creek Trail goes up the river at Few's Ford. A staircase takes visitors to a view of the Eno River rapids down below. This 1.5-mile (2.4 km) loop is marked by red blazes. Holden Mill loop and the Ridge Trail branch off from the Buckquarter Creek Trail.
The Cabelands Trail is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) long and is marked by red blazes. The trail passes through the few remains of the Cabe Mill. The stretch of the river is very rocky and is usually known as Cabe's Gorge.
The Cox Mountain Trail is marked by blue blazes. The 3.75-mile (6.04 km) trail passes a picnic area and crosses the suspension foot bridge. The trail goes up 270 feet (82 m) in elevation and at one point follows Hillsborough Coach Road. When getting closer to Cox Mountain, the trail can get fairly steep. The trail connects to Fanny's Ford trail.
Eno Quarry Trail is marked by blue blazes and is a 0.42-mile (0.68 km) loop. In the 1960s, stone was removed from the Eno Quarry Trail to aid in construction of Interstate 85. The quarry is now the site of a 4-acre (16,000 m2) pond. The trail has several spots that are good for fishing.
Eno Trace is a nature trail with several information kiosks pointing out wildlife. There is a short set of steps and at one point the trail follows alongside the river.
Fanny's Ford Trail is a 1.01-mile (1.63 km) loop and is mostly made up of flat ground and gentle hills. The trail is around the Cox Mountain trail and Hillsborough Coach Road, and at one point passes through the Few Mill's race. The trail is marked by purple blazes.
The Holden Mill trail is a combination of two loops and is 2.6 miles (4.2 km) long. The larger eastern loop follows the river bank for almost a mile, before climbing a 250-foot (76 m) rise in elevation. The smaller loop is a hike around the remains of Holden's Mill, but also follows the river at parts. It is marked by yellow blazes.
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