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Eno River State Park — Cabe Lands Access (36.039619, -78.990631)
Access Areas:
Cabe Lands | Cole Mill | Few's Ford | Pump Station
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Quick Facts
Trails: 2 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Hours:
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM May - Aug
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM Sept & April
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Oct & March
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Nov - Feb
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| Trail Information |
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| Trail |
Miles |
Difficulty |
| Cabelands Trail |
1.2 |
Moderate |
| Eno Quarry Trail |
0.7 |
Easy |
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Overview
Although Cabe Lands is one of the smaller Eno River access points it is easily one of the most interesting. There are only about two miles of trails with a generally moderate difficulty. The trails are well-traveled and wide and the surrounding forest is open and airy. Mushrooms are so abundant that even a casual hiker can't help but notice many distinct species.
Cabe Lands' most notable landmark is the old Eno Quarry, active from 1960 to 1964 and since filled with ground water. Swimming is not prohibited although hikers are warned of submerged trees and equipment lurking underneath. On nice days the quarry is a popular local swimming hole and can be rather crowded.
Landmarks
Remnants of Cabe Mill and the Eno Quarry.
Location
Eno River State Park is located in Durham and Orange County. Cabe Lands access is located off of Howe St just inside Orange County. From Raleigh, take Hwy 70W to Hwy 85S, then take the Cole Mill Rd exit. Turn right onto Cole Mill Rd and take it for about 2.6 miles. Turn left at the stop light onto Sparger Rd. Go about 1 mile and turn right onto Neff St. Bear left onto Oberlin Dr. At the stop sign, turn right onto Howe St. In 0.4 miles there will be an Eno River State Park Cabe Land Access sign and the parking lot will be to your right.
Hours
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM May - Aug
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM Sept & April
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Oct & March
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Nov - Feb
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