![]() The Cole Mill Entrance is off Old Cole Mill Road. There are restrooms with flush toilets in this area and several picnic tables. The entrance road dead ends at the last parking lot which is access to Cox Mountain and Fanny Ford Trails. This lot is smaller and provides access to Few’s Ford and Buckquarter Creek Trail.įrom Buckquarter Creek Trail, you have access to Holden Mill, Fieldstone, Ridge, Knight, and Shakori Trails. If you continue down the road, there’s an almost unnoticeable right turn for the Piper Cox house. (A new center is being built further up the road). ![]() There are three parking lots when you enter, the first right turn is to the current Visitor Center where there is parking around the traffic circle. If you’re camping, you’ll need to stop by and pick up a car tag. The Few’s Ford entrance is home to the Visitor Center. While there are back ways in, mainly used by residents in adjacent neighborhoods, these are official entrances. There are five designated entrances to Eno River State Park. The water level is usually low enough to be safe for kids. Few’s Ford is a popular place for cooling off in the summer. Eno River State Park has two fords, Fanny’s Ford, and Few’s Ford. You’ll hear people say, “we’re heading to Few’s Ford so the kids can get in the water,” and you’re wondering what they mean.Ī ford is just a shallow area of water where you can cross a river or stream on foot, or via a vehicle. What’s a Ford?īefore I get into the park itself, let’s address fords (not the cars). Only 10 minutes from downtown Durham, Eno River State Park is an oasis in the middle of the city. Elevation gains are mild, but the terrain can be a cushy bed of pine needles, or an area full of tree roots. Most of the hiking trails are easy to moderate, mainly due to uneven terrain and mileage. Only three entrances connect via the trails, Pleasant Green, Cabelands, and Pump Station. Thanks to its five separate entrances, the park can be confusing for first-timers. It doesn’t mean anything, but they’re fun to see. The park takes its name from the Eno River which you’ll see winding from almost every trail.īecause the Eno River State Park sits on a county line, you may see signs letting you know you’re “entering Orange” (or Durham) county. If the weather is good and I’m not traveling or backpacking, I’m probably at Eno. Eno River State Park in Durham, NC is a local go-to when people want to get outside.
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