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Eno River State Park

6101 Cole Mill Rd., North Metro, Durham, NC
919/383-1686
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Ranked #9 of 26 attractions in Durham
Type: State Parks
Traveller Description: The Eno River State Park is a beautiful treasure for Durham and the State of North Carolina.  With a variety of hikes and trails to select from and a... more »
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

The Eno River State Park is a good family outing location. There are trails and the shallow and attractive Eno river. It makes for a fun day.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

I really enjoy the Eno River, it has some beautiful trails and is just a short drive from Durham. The quarry is a nice place for swimming, but only if you are a good swimmer. It is really nice to find a spot in the rocks beside the river and have a picnic, or simply walk the many trails they... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Anchors preservation of the Eno River valley, great rangers; and many educational programs in summer. Miles of hiking trails including along the river. Regrown forest features many species of trees and wildflowers.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Stopped into the park on a trip from Charlotte to Wake Forest, NC. The Eno is a hidden getaway in the Triad. I enjoyed a brief hike along the river and hear there is some decent fishing, although I did not try that day. There were lots of moms out with the youngsters wading in the shallow water.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Beautiful and relaxed setting, it offers so many trails which are marked very well. There are many 1 hour hikes available in the park. The one at the end of Cole Mill Road entrance has the most 'adventurous' trails one with a hanging bridge called Cox Mountain Trail. You can pick up Trail Map in one of the boxes in... More

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Durham, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Really great hiking grounds with rivers and trees, easy to get in and out of, and really close to Duke campus. Great for a 2-3 hour hike.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Eno is a great place for a long walk through the trees. Easy to get to, well marked. Trails are well maintained! I wouldn't call it difficult hiking, but it's beautiful and a great little escape. Ranger center is nice, not an absolute must see. Go to the footbridge though!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I've lived in Chapel Hill for almost a year now. Decided to venture to Eno for the first time last weekend. I was impressed! It's clean, and trails are well maintained. We hiked about four miles. Saw lots of turtles and butterflies. Come early before the kids and families get out. It can get quite loud. We took the blue... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This weekend is great for all ages. There are multiple stages with artists from all areas of music and dance. Kids get to do their own thing in different areas. Want to go canoeing or kayaking? It is here. What about good food and sales items? It is all here.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

I visited for the first time a week ago and was impressed. I started my hike behind the park headquarters. There were many trail options. We followed a trail along a creek, and beside the Eno river, before climbing a hill through the woods. We saw the remains of an old mill, and a lot of turtles and geese. The... More

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