Eno River AssociationGuided Hikes
Eno winter hikes have been a tradition since 1971, starting with the New Year’s Day hike and continuing each Sunday afternoon through February.
Hikers of all ages; hikes are geared towards adults, with children welcome with an accompanying adult · January 1 at 2pm (First Day Hike); Sunday afternoons through February (Winter Hikes); spring wildflower hikes in March through May. Dates, times, and locations
From enoriver.org/features/guided-hike-series ↗About this program
The First 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 at Eno River State Park. We offer two hike options: a short (1.5-2.5 miles) or long hike (3-4 miles). Hikers are invited to join us for post-hike refreshments and fellowship as we kick off the New Year in Eno style!
Eno winter hikes have been a tradition since 1971 and start on January 1st with the New Year's Day Hike and continue each Sunday afternoon through February.
These hikes are led by staff or volunteers who will highlight the natural, historical, or cultural details found along the trail. Hikes are geared towards adults, but children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Well-behaved dogs are permitted, but they must be kept on leash at all times.
The Eno River is home to a variety of blooming flowers. Known as spring ephemerals, many of these have a short, specific period of bloom: hepatica and trout lily in March, dutchman's breeches and yellow lady slipper in April, and rhododendron and mountain laurel in May.
Expert staff or volunteers identify and point out key features of the spring ephemerals found along the trails. Hikes are geared towards adults, but children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Well-behaved dogs are permitted, but they must be kept on leash at all times.
Questions
Is registration required for the First Day Hike?
Registration is NOT required.
Are dogs allowed on the hikes?
Well-behaved dogs are permitted, but they must be kept on leash at all times.
Are children allowed on the hikes?
Hikes are geared towards adults, but children are welcome with an accompanying adult.
How long are the hikes?
Hike lengths vary – plan 2 – 2.5 hours, unless otherwise listed.
Details
- Who
- Hikers of all ages; hikes are geared towards adults, with children welcome with an accompanying adult
- When
- January 1 at 2pm (First Day Hike); Sunday afternoons through February (Winter Hikes); spring wildflower hikes in March through May. Dates, times, and locations
- Where
- Cox Mountain Trailhead – Eno River State Park
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