![]() ![]() Mile 0.9 – There is a steady uphill climb through mature forest for the next 0.4-mi.Cross the bridge over Buckquarter Creek and begin the Holden Mill Trail loop going right uphill. The Buckquarter Creek Trail turns right and heads back towards Few’s Ford. Mile 0.8 – Intersection with Holden Mill Trail (yellow blaze) at a bridge crossing.Mile 0.6 – The trail turns right away from the river, an unmarked trail continues straight.Mile 0.4 – The river becomes calmer and less rock as the trail levels out in a flat stretch of forest.Mile 0.1 – Pass by numerous cascades and huge boulders along the river for the next 0.2-mi.At an unsigned but obvious split, stay left along the river. The Buckquarter Creek Trail (red blaze) starts on the right. Mile 0.05 – Reach Few’s Ford, a wide shallow area of Eno River.A short trail leads down to Eno River from the right side of the lot. Mile 0.0 – Start the hike at the parking area for Few’s Ford access and the Piper-Cox House.The trail starts on the right site near the parking lot entrance. In 0.8-mi just past the visitor’s center there will be a large parking lot for Few’s Ford and Piper-Cox House on the right. After 2.2 miles look for a left turn on Cole Mill Road which enters Eno River State Park. ![]() The Buckquarter Creek-Holden Mill loop is the best 2 hour hike in the area so take time to enjoy this wonderful river.Īt exit 170 on I-85 go right on US-70 west and take an immediate right at the stoplight for Pleasant Green Rd. The Ridge-Shakori loop offers little in the way of scenery, skip this loop unless you want a longer hike. Along the way you’ll pass by two 19th century homesteads, mill remnants, and many rocky spots along the river to enjoy the rapids. ![]() This hike starts at Few’s Ford and includes 3 loops on the east side of the river to make a 3-leaf clover hike. The west section of the state park is the best spot, with multiple options for loop trails to have a nice 3-mile stroll or a strenuous half-day outing. With 28 miles of trails in 3 sections of the state park along the Eno River, this is a convenient retreat away from the cities in the region. 36.07816, -79.00709īy Trail Contributor: Zach Robbins ( Contact Zach)Įno River State Park is the best destination in the Triangle for hiking. ![]()
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