Near Poet's Walk Trail
The far end of the trail meets up with the Eno River
Near Poet's Walk Trail
Re-entering the forest from the greens
Near Poet's Walk Trail
Much of the trail runs through large open spaces of the old plantation
Near Poet's Walk Trail
The Ayr Mount Mansion
Near Poet's Walk Trail
The Eno River seen from the trail

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Poet's Walk Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A nice stroll through the old plantation, Ayr Mount.
1
mi
Distance
102
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Jan., Feb., Nov., Dec. 8 am - 5 pm March and October 8 am - 6 pm Apr., May., Aug., Sep. 7 am - 7 pm June and July 7 am - 8 pm

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.03mi
Distance
102ft
Elevation Gain
102ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
589ft
High Point
487ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This isn't a hike as much as a stroll through the grounds of an 200 year old plantation. Much of the grounds feature open lawns with bucolic vistas. Along the trail, there are lots of educational signs for the different flora and there are lots of mature trees.

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January 01, 2025
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Contributors
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