Events on the Eno

Registration is not required for Let's Go Hike hikes, so come on out and join us at 10am for this 1.3 mile hike. These hikes are a great opportunity to meet new hiking friends, explore the Eno, and learn a bit about this beautiful river.

This hike will take approximately two hours (sometimes less, sometimes more). Please feel free to bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are under your control and on a 6 foot leash.

Meet your hike leader at the Occoneechee Speedway Trailhead parking lot at 320 Elizabeth Brady Road in Hillsborough.

Registration is required - Tickets drop on March 1st at 8:00am!
Price: $4
*Ticket prices directly support the work of the Eno River Association. Thank you for your support!

This guided hike will explore various trails at the Confluence, based on where the best spring blooms are at the time. The Confluence is a magical place for spring wildflowers!

Meet at the pavilion beside the parking lot. This hike will take approximately two hours (sometimes less, sometimes more). Please feel free to bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are under your control and on a 6-foot leash. Restrooms are available on-site.

The address is 4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

From Hillsborough take Hwy 86 North away from town 1.6 miles from US70. Turn left on Coleman Loop 1.1 miles. Turn left on Highland Farm Rd 2.4 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway. From northern Orange County take Hwy 86 south after passing Walnut Grove Church Rd take the first right on Kenion Rd 1.7 miles. Turn right on Highland Farm Rd 0.6 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway.

Registration is required - Tickets drop on March 1st at 8:00am!
Price: $4
*Ticket prices directly support the work of the Eno River Association. Thank you for your support!

Celebrate Earth Month with us for this special Wildflower Wednesday hike series at the Confluence! Join three guided hikes every other Wednesday in April to explore various trails at the Confluence, based on where the best spring blooms are at the time. The Confluence is a magical place for spring wildflowers!

Meet at the pavilion beside the parking lot. This hike will take approximately two hours (sometimes less, sometimes more). Please feel free to bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are under your control and on a 6-foot leash. Restrooms are available on-site.

The address is 4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

From Hillsborough take Hwy 86 North away from town 1.6 miles from US70. Turn left on Coleman Loop 1.1 miles. Turn left on Highland Farm Rd 2.4 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway. From northern Orange County take Hwy 86 south after passing Walnut Grove Church Rd take the first right on Kenion Rd 1.7 miles. Turn right on Highland Farm Rd 0.6 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway.

Join us to haul some forever trash out of Mile Branch!

Find more info and RSVP here.

Registration is required - Tickets drop on March 1st at 8:00am!
Price: $4
*Ticket prices directly support the work of the Eno River Association. Thank you for your support!

Forest Therapy (sometimes known as Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku) broadly means taking in the forest atmosphere with all of one's senses. Not simply a walk in the woods; it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest. During your walk, Aimee Vandemark will guide you through invitations to awaken your senses, slow down, be present, and reconnect with the nature and rhythm of your surroundings.

Meet at the pavilion beside the parking lot. This hike will take approximately two hours (sometimes less, sometimes more). Please feel free to bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are under your control and on a 6-foot leash. Restrooms are available on-site.

The address is 4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

From Hillsborough take Hwy 86 North away from town 1.6 miles from US70. Turn left on Coleman Loop 1.1 miles. Turn left on Highland Farm Rd 2.4 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway. From northern Orange County take Hwy 86 south after passing Walnut Grove Church Rd take the first right on Kenion Rd 1.7 miles. Turn right on Highland Farm Rd 0.6 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway.

Join Circular Triangle for a Garment Mending Workshop at the Confluence Natural Area!

Join us to learn how to repair or embellish your garments! Bring a garment and volunteers will guide you through the hand mending process using supplies provided by the sponsor –  Circular Triangle https://www.circulartriangle.org/.  And it’s free!

Join us for a Statewide Star Party! The staff at Eno River State Park invites you to moon walk through the solar system and find your place in the stars. Enjoy crafts that bring the night sky down to Earth and stargaze to see wondrous constellations, far far away galaxies, and other celestial bodies. 

Star Party activities will take place at the loop parking lot at the end of the road of the Fews Ford Access of Eno River State Park.

Our Star Party will happen rain or shine; however, many activities are weather dependent.

Registration is required - Tickets drop on March 1st at 8:00am!
Price: $4
*Ticket prices directly support the work of the Eno River Association. Thank you for your support!

This is a hike on a well maintained trail. With luck and the right flowering time, you might see a Ladyslipper orchid! This is an easy hike with a few gentle hills and is known for the beauty of the wildflowers that bloom each spring. Walking sticks are recommended as we will step off trail.

This hike will take approximately two hours (sometimes less, sometimes more). Please feel free to bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and shoes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are under your control and on a 6 foot leash.

Children under the age of 6 do not require a ticket.

This event is rain or shine. We will contact you if severe weather is expected that would cause us to cancel the hike.

There is no need to print your ticket - we have you on the list now!

If your plans change and you are unable to attend the hike, please contact hillary@enoriver.org to cancel your registration so that we may offer your spot(s) to our waitlist.

Directions: IMPORTANT - There are two Pump Station trailheads along Rivermont Road. We will meet at the second trailhead on Rivermont when coming from Cole Mill Road. Park along the road at the bridge over Nancy Rhodes Creek, on Rivermont Drive. We will meet next to the bridge. Rivermont runs between Cole Mill and Valley Springs. The address is 4023 Rivermont Road, Durham, NC 27712.

Registration is required - Tickets drop on March 1st at 8:00am!
Price: $4
*Ticket prices directly support the work of the Eno River Association. Thank you for your support!

Celebrate Earth Month with us for this special Wildflower Wednesday hike series at the Confluence! Join three guided hikes every other Wednesday in April to explore various trails at the Confluence, based on where the best spring blooms are at the time. The Confluence is a magical place for spring wildflowers!

Meet at the pavilion beside the parking lot. This hike will take approximately two hours (sometimes less, sometimes more). Please feel free to bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are under your control and on a 6-foot leash. Restrooms are available on-site.

The address is 4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

From Hillsborough take Hwy 86 North away from town 1.6 miles from US70. Turn left on Coleman Loop 1.1 miles. Turn left on Highland Farm Rd 2.4 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway. From northern Orange County take Hwy 86 south after passing Walnut Grove Church Rd take the first right on Kenion Rd 1.7 miles. Turn right on Highland Farm Rd 0.6 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway.