Near MST: West Point to Pump Station
Durham Pump Station ruins in Eno River State Park.
Near MST: West Point to Pump Station
Remnants of an old bridge on Nancy Rhodes Creek.
Near MST: West Point to Pump Station
Dam along the Eagle Trail.
Near MST: West Point to Pump Station
Eagle Trail.
Near MST: West Point to Pump Station
Laurel Bluffs Trail.

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MST: West Point to Pump Station

4.2 (6 Ratings)
Take the Mountains-to-Sea Trail along the Eno River from West Point to the Pump Station and back.
8.7
mi
Distance
528
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.69mi
Distance
528ft
Elevation Gain
528ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
385ft
High Point
282ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the parking area, cross the Eno River on the big footbridge and turn left. After crossing Crooked Creek at the dam, the trail follows the river upstream. The blazes are white for the MST and Blue for the Eagle Trail. Since the trails overlap in this portion, the blazes should follow each other.At Guess Road, cross under the bridge, head up to the road and cross the bridge, and then pick up the Laurel Bluffs Trail (East) in Eno River State Park (Yellow Blaze). The trail continues for another 2.5 miles along the river to the ruins of the old Durham Pump Station.Once you reach the pump station, you can retrace your steps to make it back home.
History & Background
West Point on the Eno has several restored old buildings, including the West Point Mill. Guess Mill ruins and the Pump Station Ruins are along the trail in Eno River State Park.

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Contributors
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