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This page contains specific info for at least one paddling option for this body of water. To learn more about other portions of this river refer to "Paddling Eastern NC" by Paul Ferguson, "Adventure Guide to the Triangle" by Maia Dery, Triangle Region Canoe & Kayak Maps by Possum Trot Press, or call Frog Hollow.
High water and bad weather can make paddling anywhere dangerous. Before beginning a trip paddlers should always use their own judgment to decide if their personal paddling skills match potential paddling conditions they encounter.
Three Rivers Area
One of the more diverse flat water paddling areas in the Triangle.
See Falls Lake Section. Click here to learn more.
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
1 boat $25 (+ rental fee)
2 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
Penny's Bend Nature Preserve to the Eno Boat Ramp
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: Paddleable year round - during summer months or long dry spells there may be a handful of short portages not too far downstream from Penny's Bend. When the water level gets below 1 ft. portages become much more frequent in first part of trip (Click the ENO USGS link in the water droplet on the left hand navigation bar to check current water levels).
Type of Trip: Point A-to-Point B mostly flat water paddle
Length of Trip: 2 to 4 hours depending upon water levels and paddling speed
Put In: Penny's Bend Nature Preserve at the corner of Snowhill Rd. & Old Oxford Highway
Take Out: Wildlife Resources Commission Eno Boat Ramp Access off of Red Mill Rd and Technica Blvd.
Description: This mostly flat water paddle begins along a tree covered, intimate section of the Eno. Within the first third of this trip you will pass the 75+ ft. Willie Duke's Bluffs and the confluence of the Little River (which can be paddled up a short distance). As you continue, the Eno becomes much more broad and is bordered mostly by floodplain forest. As you near the end there is the option of paddling most of the way around a small island that is the remains of an old oxbow.
Directions Link
Map: Available through the Eno River Association by George Pyne
Possible Challenges: Small Class I riffles at very beginning of trip, length of trip, little to no current at lower water levels, wind, short portages at low water.
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
2 boat minimum $25 (+ rental fee)
Each boat after $5 (+ rental fee)
6 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
West Point on The Eno to Penny's Band Nature Preserve
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: 1.8 ft. in a small solo recreational kayak or 2.2 ft. in a canoe (Click the ENO USGS link in the water droplet on the left hand navigation bar to check current water levels) This is the only section of the Eno with any current and rapids that can be paddled with water levels below 2 ft.
Type of Trip: Point A-to-Point B moving water paddle
Length of Trip: 1 to 3 hours depending upon water levels and paddling speed
Put In: West Point on the Eno Durham City Park below the old mill dam and the concrete causeway
Take Out: Penny's Bend Nature Preserve at the corner of Snowhill Rd. & Old Oxford Highway
Description: You will paddle through a corner of Durham city limits and almost never realize it! This section of river is well canopied and passes by some interesting geological features such as massive rocks, an oxbow lake, and Penny's Bend.
Directions Link
Possible Challenges: Class I and I+ rapids, log jams or strainers
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
2 boat minimum $25 (+ rental fee)
Each boat after $5 (+ rental fee)
6 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
West Point Impoundment
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: None, paddlable year round
Type of Trip: Out-and-back style flat water paddle
Length of Trip: 1 to 2 hours if taking a picnic lunch and kicking back to relax
Put In: West Point on The Eno City Park above dam (100+ ft. carry to reach water)
Take Out: Same
Description: Short but very scenic section of river is a great location for an onwater picnic or just kicking back to relax. Sennet's Hole, a historic swimming hole, is accessible via a short wade from the furthest upriver point of this paddle
Directions Link
Map: Available through the Eno River Association by the City of Durham
Possible Challenges: Access to river is relatively long carry
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
1 boat $25 (+ rental fee)
2 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
Eno Near Occoneechee Mountain
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: None, paddlable year round except during prolonged drought.
Type of Trip: Out-and-back style flat water paddle
Length of Trip: 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours if taking a picnic lunch and kicking back to relax
Put In: Eno Mtn. Rd./ Allison Rd Bridge (200+ ft. carry on narrow trail to reach water)
Take Out: Same
Description: Great views of Occoneechee Mtn. and other various rock formations. Numerous downed trees (most can be easily paddled around or over) are reminents of past hurricanes. This location is a nice alternative to Pleasant Green Impoundment now that it is no longer a flat water paddling option
Directions Link
Possible Challenges: Access to river is relatively long carry on narrow foot path. Downed trees on the river from past hurricanes may require some tight turning to negotiate through to avoid getting out of boats
Shuttle & Delivery Rates For This Location:
2 boat minimum $25 (+ rental fee)
4 or more boats FREE (+ rental fee)
Please call or email for guided trip rates
Pleasant Green Impoundment
The Pleasant Green Dam has been removed. This project, while planned years ago, just got underway in March 2006 and was completed in late 2006. To learn more chick the following link: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/parknews/releases/enodam_drawdown206.html
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Other Sections of the Eno
Minimum Water Level Required To Paddle: For a canoe 2.5 ft. on some sections, or 2.2 ft. on others (Click the ENO USGS link in the water droplet on the left hand navigation bar to check current water levels)
Length of Trip: Varies depending upon section
Description: Please call for information. Paddlers must have previous river canoeing or kayaking experience.
Map: Available through the Eno River Association by the Eno River State Park. Map covers from highway 70 to Guess Rd.
Possible Challenges: Class I-III rapids
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