Eno River State Park

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Eno River State Park is a 4200acre North Carolina state park in Durham and Orange Counties, North Carolina. Together with the adjoining West Point on the Eno city park, the two parks preserve over 9 miles (15 km) of the Eno River and surrounding lands.There are five public access areas with features including twenty-four miles of hiking trails, canoe launches, picnic areas, and historic structures.TrailsBuckquarter CreekBeginning at the parking lot for the Piper-Cox Museum, the Buckquarter Creek Trail goes up the river at Few's Ford. A staircase takes visitors to a view of the Eno River rapids down below. This 1.5mi loop is marked by red blazes. Holden Mill loop and the Ridge Trail branch off from the Buckquarter Creek Trail.CabelandsThe Cabelands Trail is 1.2mi long and is marked by red blazes. The trail passes through the few remains of the Cabe Mill. The stretch of the river is very rocky and is usually known as Cabe's Gorge.Cox MountainThe Cox Mountain Trail is marked by blue blazes. The 3.75mi trail passes a picnic area and crosses the suspension foot bridge. The trail goes up 270ft in elevation and at one point follows Hillsborough Coach Road. When getting closer to Cox Mountain, the trail can get fairly steep. The trail connects to Fanny's Ford trail.Eno QuarryEno Quarry Trail is marked by blue blazes and is a 0.42mi loop. In the 1960s, stone was removed from the Eno Quarry Trail to aid in construction of Interstate 85. The quarry is now the site of a 4acre pond. The trail has several spots that are good for fishing.