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Penny's Bend

4.5

Old Oxford Rd
Durham, NC 27712

You’ll want to stake out at least an hour or two to visit the beautiful Penny’s Bend. Hikers are pleased to discover unusual wildflowers and unique molten rock formations on the 84-acre peninsula formed by the Eno River. Open dawn to dusk, this trail treats guests to calming ripples and swirling eddies with pretty sights no matter what time of season you visit.


Hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Penny's Bend
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Photo of Jonathan Seeler Jonathan Seeler
Oct 30, 2023 5

I like this location very much. It's not a large nature preserve, but it doesn't have to be. Locals have been enjoying fishing and walking here for quite a while. You are bound to catch a sunfish or two and enjoy the quiet of the woods. It's usually not too busy and remains beautiful all year round. Parking is right off of Old Oxford Rd, and admission is free. It is relatively rugged on some parts and has a more natural feel that is hard to find on pristinely maintained trails. You might run into some overgrowth or a wrapper along the way, but that can't beat how peaceful and rejuvenating it is to walk here, even for just 10 minutes.

Photo of Jeff Miller Jeff Miller
Sep 16, 2023 3

Nice trail but too much poison ivy close to a narrow walking trail especially with a dog.