The Eno River New Year’s Day Hike is as traditional to the Triangle’s first day of the year as black-eyed peas and resolutions.
Beginning in 1971, we’ve hosted this fun-filled afternoon at Eno River State Park. We offer two hike options: a short (2.5 miles) or long hike (4.1 miles). Hikers are invited to join us for post-hike refreshments and fellowship as we kick off the New Year in Eno style!
January 1 at 2pm
Cox Mountain Trailhead – Eno River State Park
Eno winter hikes have been a tradition since 1971 and start on January 1st with the New Year’s Day Hike and continue each Sunday afternoon through February.
These hikes are led by staff or volunteers who will highlight the natural, historical, or cultural details found along the trail. Hikes are geared towards adults, but children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Well-behaved dogs are permitted, but they must be kept on leash at all times.
Sundays at 2pm January – mid-March
Locations vary and hike lengths vary, plan 2 – 2.5 hours, unless otherwise listed.
FREE. Registration required. Check our Events calendar for more information on how to register.
The Eno River is home to a variety of blooming flowers. Known as spring ephemerals, many of these have a short, specific period of bloom: hepatica and trout lily in March, dutchman’s breeches and yellow lady slipper in April, and rhododendron and mountain laurel in May.
Expert staff or volunteers identify and point out key features of the spring ephemerals found along the trails. Hikes are geared towards adults, but children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Well-behaved dogs are permitted, but they must be kept on leash at all times.
Sundays at 2pm mid-March – Mother’s Day in May
Locations vary and hike lengths vary, plan 2 – 2.5 hours, unless otherwise listed.
FREE. Registration required. Check our Events calendar for more information on how to register.
