[…] Year’s Day Hike Winter Hikes Spring Wildflower Hikes 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 of at Eno River State Park. We offer two hike options: a short (2.5 miles) […]
How We’re Advocating for the Eno
[…] is a great way to stay informed about & comment on these proposed rezoning requests! A big thanks to our neighbors for their persistent work to preserve Black Meadow Ridge. We hope to have an announcement in the coming weeks about a collaborative settlement among the neighbors, Eno River Association, and the owner/developer which […]
The Story of West Point on the Eno*
[…] white house shaded by century old oaks south of the mill. Besides.-the house and grist mill, we know there was also a saw-mill, an oil mill, a blacksmith’s shop, a still, a cotton gin, and a general store that sold everything the farmers needed and supplied other mills as well. Two old ledgers show […]
History of the Packhouse at West Point on the Eno
[…] in use in the mid-eighteenth century. They were predated by Indian meadows whose existence is attested to by the names of the streams that thread this area— Black Meadow Branch and White Meadow Branch. It is possible that the Packhouse dates from John Cabe McCown’s time as part of the tobacco side of his […]
iWalk the Eno
June 17-21 & June 24-28 2024 Registration is open! Browse camp options A Nature-Based Camp Experience iWalk the Eno Science & Nature Summer Camp helps children ages 8- 12 learn and grow in nature’s classroom. The camp is located in Orange and Durham counties at Eno River State Park and West Point on the Eno […]
Accessible Activities
Paved or Accessible Trails Eno River State Park – Most trails within Eno River State Park are not recommended for those with limited mobility. However, accessible picnic shelters, restrooms, and short paved trails are available at the Fews Ford and Cole Mill Road entrances. Hillsborough Riverwalk – This paved, accessible, urban greenway stretches about 1.8 miles along […]
Volunteer
Get involved, share your passion for the river, and help protect our local environment. Volunteers started the Eno River Association and they continue to contribute significant skills, time, and effort to help fulfill our mission. Become a Volunteer Volunteer Roles Available: Board and Committee Positions We believe the leadership of the Association should reflect our […]
Paddling
[…] 5 feet is dangerous Flatwater paddling There are three flatwater sections of the river that maintain adequate river levels of between three and ten feet deep in all seasons. These quiet stretches of the Eno River provide the opportunity for gentle paddling, watching for wildlife and natural history meditation. West Point Point on the […]
Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs
Association to support personal and small group outdoor experiences Due to safety concerns stemming from the ongoing global pandemic, the Eno River Association is re-imaging several of its popular in-person fall events and programs. While experts agree that outdoor experiences are among the safest ways to recreate during the pandemic, the Association will focus its […]