Near Holden Mill Trail
A rocky slab juts out from under the Eno.
Near Holden Mill Trail
This is the flume for the old mill.
Near Holden Mill Trail
The Eno gurgles along at a low level near the Cox Mountain Trail.
Near Holden Mill Trail
The wheel pit of Holden's mill: headrace in foreground, pit in the middle where the tree is growing, tailrace in the background. Mill is on the left side.
Near Holden Mill Trail
Fast moving,and peaceful.

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Holden Mill Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
Pass the ruins of the Holden Mill and the rocky river bottoms of the Eno.
2.5
mi
Distance
283
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSwimmingWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.48mi
Distance
283ft
Elevation Gain
279ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
665ft
High Point
418ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Crossing the bridge from the Buckquarter Creek Trail, head straight uphill for a nice tour of the upper forests. When you drop back down over the ensuing .5 mile, you eventually follow a creek back to the river. When you get to the river, go right and you are soon at the ruins of the Holden Mill. There is a shorter piece of trail that loops around and comes back. The next section of trail runs along the Eno over clean rock and has a few small cascades and pools. Cool off in the river and then loop back to where you started the trail.

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Contributors
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