North River Loop, Ridge Trail and South River Loop Trail

Escape the NC heat at the quarry at Eno River State Park. Access the Eno Quarry via Cabe Lands Access Point (parking lot off Howe Street). Follow the Cabe Lands Trail (red blazes) from the parking lot. About 80 yards down the path you'll see a trail split off to the left or right. Keep going on the right for the longer loop on the Cabe Lands Trail, which meets up with the Quarry Trail. If you'...

Old Field Bluff Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Rhododendron Bluff Circuit is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

North Carolina Botanical Garden is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Sal's Branch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Morrisville, North Carolina.

This 5.5-mile stretch of the Haw River, often called "Sweps to Sax", is perfect for beginners or a relaxing paddle. This section of the river sits between two dams and creates waters calm enough for an out-and-back paddle if you want to double the mileage.  When you put in at Swepsonville River Park, after a half-mile paddle you will come to Purveyor Dam where you will exit the main river via ...