Near Laurel Bluff Trail (Central)
Chimney standing on the cliff above Bobbit Hole
Near Laurel Bluff Trail (Central)
Bobbit's Hole
Near Laurel Bluff Trail (Central)
Eno River from the end of Bobbit Hole spur trail.
Near Laurel Bluff Trail (Central)
Rocky natural dam above Bobbitt Hole
Near Laurel Bluff Trail (Central)
Trail down to the canoe launch

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Laurel Bluff Trail (Central)

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A rolling trail that follows the Eno River.
2.7
mi
Distance
372
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.73mi
Distance
372ft
Elevation Gain
280ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
440ft
High Point
341ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Pump Station Trail, head up river. You immediately start uphill to get a prominent view above the creek before you come back down and reconnect with the river. Cross a creek on a good bridge, and you soon pass under the Cole Mill Bridge. You build up into the bluff above the river again only to go back along the river. From here, the trail heads into the thick hardwood forest, and, eventually, you come upon a standing chimney--the only remnants of an old homestead. Below is the Bobbit Hole swimming hole and ford. Continue through the hills passing a couple of overlooks whose views depend heavily on the thickness of the foliage. Shortly afterwards, you power up one more hill before you connect with the Cabe Lands Trail and this trail ends.

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Contributors
Russell Hobart