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Penny's Bend

4.5

Old Oxford Rd
Durham, NC 27712

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.

Photo of Moif Moif
Jul 18, 2023 3

This trail used to be really wonderful. Well-maintained, clean, benches. Kind of a shame now. We went back this past weekend to hike here, and not only was there trash up and down the trail and on the banks, but downed trees on the trail, too. After moving around the trees to continue, it eventually was so overgrown that we could not continue. Maybe it's just not maintained anymore. But people should be ashamed of themselves for leaving all their trash. What's the point?

Photo of Kat Pritchard Kat Pritchard
Feb 9, 2023 5

Gorgeous trail! Pup loved it.

Photo of Mick Hurn Mick Hurn
Jan 3, 2023 4

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.