Guided History Hike - Confluence Natural Area

Sun Dec 08 2024 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

Confluence Natural Area | Hillsborough

Eno River Association
Publisher/HostEno River Association
Guided History Hike - Confluence Natural Area
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This guided history hike will tell the history of the land now known as the Confluence Natural Area.
About this Event

This 2.5-mile guided history hike will include the East and West Forks of the Eno, the confluence where the main stem of the Eno River begins, and the old Shepherd Mill site with the mysterious stone etchings. Learn the history of this land and discover all that it has seen throughout the centuries.


Meet at the pavilion beside the parking lot. This hike will take approximately two hours (sometimes less, sometimes more). Please feel free to bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are under your control and on a 6-foot leash.

COVID-19 guidelines: As this is an outdoor event, masks and vaccination status are not required to attend. Please practice social distancing to keep yourself and others outside of your group safe and healthy.


The address is 4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

From Hillsborough take Hwy 86 North away from town 1.6 miles from US70. Turn left on Coleman Loop 1.1 miles. Turn left on Highland Farm Rd 2.4 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway. From northern Orange County take Hwy 86 south after passing Walnut Grove Church Rd take the first right on Kenion Rd 1.7 miles. Turn right on Highland Farm Rd 0.6 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway.


Cover image by Lindsey Schultz



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Confluence Natural Area, 4214 Highland Farm Road, Hillsborough, United States

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USD 6.00

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