Penny's Bend
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
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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Google Rating
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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.
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It's a nice place, but I enjoyed where Penny's Bend connects with the MTS trail more than the Bend (NW of the bend). Penny's is under a 2 mile walk with a narrow but well marked trail. It has plenty of places to walk down to the Eno. Overall a nice little walk for the dogs, but if you want a hike, check out the NW corner.
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Lot small, trails not busy so expect to be webbed. Beautiful place
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We had a great walk here. Can't wait to come back and try the interior trail.
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Beautiful location! Some of the greatest diabase dikes in all of Durham, NC which create fantastic and unique rock outcrops and flora.
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