west point on the eno

The Parks in Durham are exceptional. The city is to be commended for their efforts. WPOTE is one of those rare places you'll want to wander through to learn about the history of the South. Well preserved buildings. Check out the activities...

There is an old restored gristmill on the river open during certain times of the year. Walking trails along the river makes for a relaxing day. There are two shelters for gatherings, along with the old farm house you can visit. There`s a big 3 day event for 4th of July.

We have passed this park hundreds of times and finally visited with our rescued dog for a hike. We have been to better marked parks but fumbled our way through a beautiful 4 mile hike. We couldn't figure out how to get across to the 1.8 mile path that leads to Guess Rd but wandered up around the amphitheater parking lots and back to get our hike in. Next time we will find the Guess Road entrance and work backwards towards the bridge on 15-501.

There are numerous trails to explore, an old working mill grinding flour, a fast flowing stream to kayak and picnic tables to enjoy lunch, even a photography barn and old, historic house.

West Point Grist Mill on the Eno River, Historic Value, large park for excursions, the Mill itself is in good condition. Old Bathrooms are available in the park. Lots of photographic areas. A beautiful photography studio in a separate building as well as an antique photo gallery. There is a Dam you can see from the river bank . The park was in good condition when we visited but the river looked a bit neglected from some of the past storms.

My wife and I were up in this part of town one afternoon recently and decided to stop in. I had heard of the park for many years but never actually visited. I was surprised to find a mill where you can buy ground cornmeal and grits (it's closed in the winter). The staff members working on site were very friendly. There were all sorts of kid's activities going on and several hiking trails along the river. Many families were taking Christmas card pictures since the fall colors were at peak during our visit. It's a great park where you really feel far away from town, without being too far away at all.

This is an historical park and fabulous hiking, visiting area. There is a blacksmith shop which still grinds corn etc., an historic house, the Eno River, hiking trails, picnic tables and shelters...so many children's events...Schoolhouse of Wonders...school events...weddings...Eno River Festival takes place here July 4th. Amazing place!!!!

Bring a picnic lunch and the dogs. You can walk around and look at the old mill and other old buildings. One of the buildings is where The Woodwright's Shop (a how to woodworking show) filmed it's earliest episodes. Then you can hike on one of the many trails. Earth Day has it's celebration/festival here every year. When it's hot wade into the Eno River below the dam with your four legged friends.

My husband and I love hiking with.our two black dogs at the Eno River. It's very beautiful and tranquil. Love seeing the turtles sitting on the rocks.

Our family has enjoyed hiking trails along the Eno River since we first moved to Durham in 2001. West Point on the Eno is also home to the annual Festival for the Eno held over July 4th holiday ever year. The Festival incorporates the land and promotes preservation. There are several outdoor stages here that host musical guests during the festival. West Point on the Eno is also home to Schoolhouse of Wonder summer camp - where kids spend the day outdoors learning about nature and wading in the river. Whether you come for the Festival for the Eno or just for a hike, you won't be disappointed.

Located on an old farm with a working grist mill (operates in the summer months on Saturday). The old farm house is open on weekends. A photographic museum is located in one of the out buildings. The park has numerous trails along the Eno River and are accessible year round. Park opens at 8 am and this is the time to go as you usually have it to yourself. The only downside is with the infrastructure maintenance. The bridge over the mill pond has needed repairs for several years, mind the posts at either end of the bridge as they are very loose, particularly at end nearest the river also very big step at the end of the bridge. The bridge near the river weir really needs to be re planked. The gravel road gets very rutted after the spring rains.We have been enjoying this park since our move to Durham over 12 years ago. We go 4 or 5 times a month.When in Durham do this.

I like the setting and the old mill site. I usually take the kayak and go upstream on the Eno river. The scenery and the wildlife are wonderful.

I stopped at the West Point on the Eno Park soon after it opened at 8:00 am Sunday morning and practically had the trails to myself. The park is easy to find on N. Roxboro Rd and just minutes from downtown Durham. There are several different parking lots, but the first one that you come to is convenient as any of the others. The first lot also has a interpretive sign explaining that General Sherman's most northerly line during the truce leading to Confederate General Johnston's surrender at Bennett Place. All of the trails at the park are easy. None except one are more than a mile in total in length. Except for a few stretches near the river, the trails are pretty much flat. Even for those sections that are steep, there are ways to get around it if you do not like steep slopes. Most of the scenic portions are along the river, otherwise you are hiking through the woods. You get a sense of being out in the wilderness even though you are just a few feet away from the concrete jungle. You can still hear cars in some spots, but otherwise it is just the sound f the birds and the water.In addition to the hiking trails, the park also houses a gist mill, the McCown-Mangum house, the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and a tobacco barn. The McCown-Mangum house was originally built around 1850 and is maintained and open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00-4:00pm. The mill is open during the same hours. I was there too early so didn't get a chance to see either.I would recommend the West End on the Eno Park if you're looking for a place to spend some time in nature and see different sites. If you're lucky you'll get a chance to see different wildlife as well. And the site is free which is always a bonus.

West Point on the Eno is a well maintained and enjoyable way to appreciate nature. The are several hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Well worth a trip.

You have to drive through some ugly urban sprawl to get there, but the park itself goes on and on, just charming. The Eno Park is one of the nicest in NC!