West Point On The Eno
Phone: (919) 471-1623
Overview
Bring your favorite meal and eat beside a small rushing river at West Point on the Eno as water splashes against rocks and boulders. The 404-acre park is free to guests and includes five miles of scenic trails with three historic buildings. Guests can hike, fish, and rent covered picnic facilities.
Amenities
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Google Rating
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We have taken our PreK and K students here for a field trip for 4-5 years.It is always a wonderful day with four rotating activities. From making sun prints to scavenger hunts, and archaeology digs to learning about milling corn - all activities are fun and informative. We have loved learning in the photography museum too! The staff is wonderful with our children. It is always our first field trip of the year and is always a great success!
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Great place outside the city to go for a walk and enjoy nature. Lots of trails by the river. The dam is such a nice spot to sit and relax. Saw a few people fishing as well.
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a peaceful place dedicated for recreation and conservation.
friendly, knowledgeable staff. learned a great deal about the McCown and Mangum families and their narrow slice in 19th-20th century America.
glad people in the 1970’s had the sense to turn this into a park and not commercial development. -
Basically an interesting place for a dog walk. Because it’s a historic site, there is some information on the Internet about what the community was like there in the 1800s. What’s interesting about this place is that there’s buildings to explore a waterfall, bridges and a river. The trails, however are a bit technical which means they’re a little hard to manage. There’s many hills and roots. I can see on a nice summer day, it might get crowded, but we were there in January and there was no one else there, walking. There were people sitting in their cars in the parking lot however, The museums might be interesting to explore on a weekend when they’re open. But otherwise there are interesting things to explore here.
There are signs about the area, see photos. And Port-o-Johns.The trail markings are difficult to follow, don’t bother trying just enjoy the river and the waterfall. Read up about the history of the place. -
I walked through here and enjoyed the scenery. I miss the previous look, but the trails are nice and challenging for people and dog walkers. You will see dogs and owners in the water playing and having fun. There are poop bags available and all dogs should remain on a leash. There is a map available to see in the parking lot and port a potties to use. The mill is open to see. There is water all around to swim in. Picnic tables and much more to enjoy and see.
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