Description

This is a one day trip Eno River State Park. The trip is an five mile hike on the Cox Mountain Trail, one of the most beautiful mountain trails in the Triangle. The trail passes over Cox Mountain (elevation 688 ft) with a 250 ft ascent. The trail runs along the crest of the mountain and descends into a fairyland of a creek valley. The trail follows the creek to the Eno River, then along the Eno, where an old mill site and dam is visible.

The Cox Mountain Trail is in the far west section of Eno River State Park. There is a map of the park at the park's web site.

Schedule 

Arrive:	1:00 pm.	Eno River State Park - The parking lot at the end of Cole Mill Road
	Cox Mountain Trail	Hiking, nature study
Pickup:	4:00 p.m.	Same parking lot

Messages and Emergency Contact

Telephone contact may be tried; call 593-0290. Much of the area has poor cell phone coverage.

Personal Equipment

Bring a first aid kit, rain protection and sunscreen as warranted.

Food and Water

Pack trail snacks, and a half day’s worth of water (at least 2 liters). No other potable water will be available.

Directions

• US 15/501 North toward Durham
• NC 147 (Durham Freeway) West to I-85
• Merge with I-85
• Exit onto US-70 (the first exit)
• At the first stop light, turn right onto Pleasant Green Road
• After 2.2 miles turn LEFT on Cole Mill Road
• Follow Cole Mill Road into the park and go to the parking lot at the end of the road

Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. There are shorter routes on country roads, but this is the easiest route for people unfamiliar with the area,