![]() Mile 6.5 – The trail straddles a ridge 60-100 feet above the Eno River for the next 0.3-mi.Mile 6.3 – Reach Buckquarter Creek Trail (red blaze) and go left towards Few’s Ford.Mile 5.8 – Shakori Trail ends at Ridge Trail (blue U blaze), go left to return to Buckquarter Creek Trail.Mile 4.8 – Ridge Trail ends at park boundary and Shakori Trail (yellow U blaze) goes right.Mile 4.1 – Pass by the backcountry campsite on the left which has a pit toilet, picnic tables, and tent platforms.Mile 4.0 – Intersection with the Shakori Trail (yellow U blaze) which is the return route.In a few hundred feet there is a rock crossing over Buckquarter Creek. Mile 3.9 – Intersection with the Knight Trail, primarily used for residential access.Mile 3.7 – There is a second, smaller cabin on the right of the trail in another dense clearing.Go left on the Ridge Trail (blue U blaze). Mile 3.5 – Intersection with Ridge Trail (blue U blaze) just after the old cabin.Beware: since the park doesn’t maintain this clearing in warm months this area is littered with insects and spiders and probably snakes. There is no official trail but it is easily seen 100 yards from the trail. Mile 3.4 – There is a 19th century homestead through the trees in a clearing on the left.Mile 3.3 – Cross the bridge over Buckquarter Creek and go left on the loop trail (red blaze).Mile 3.2 – The trail turns left as it approaches Buckquarter Creek.Mile 2.5 – For the next 0.6-mi the Eno River is very rocky and the trail sometimes climbs over rocks jutting into the river.Mile 2.4 – Return to the spur trail intersection and complete the Holden Mill loop by going right along the river.Mile 2.2 – Stone remnants of Holden Mill can be seen built into the hillside beside the trail.Mile 2.1 – The trail turns left at the park boundary at a large bend in the river.Mile 1.9 – The trail splits into a small loop, go right.There is no sign but the spur trail is obvious. Mile 1.8 – Intersection with an out-and-back lollipop spur trail to Holden Mill.Mile 1.4 – The trail passes through a large power line clearing with a view towards Cox Mountain then descends towards a small stream.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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