River Forest Park is a 68-acre Durham park in the northern part of the city in the Triangle region. Nestled along the Eno River east of Roxboro Road in Durham County, the park features picnic areas, athletics fields and trail access. Segment 10 of the statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail follows the river through the park, connecting with West Point on the Eno and Penny's Bend Nature Preserve. The River Forest Trail piggybacks on the MST from River Forest Park to Roxboro Road.
Contact Information:
Durham, NC 27712
Map:
Trails:
Mountains-to-Sea Trail:
Segment 10 of the statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail runs through the park along Eno River between West Point on the Eno and Penny's Bend Nature Preserve.
River Forest Trail:
River Forest Trail piggbacks on the MST from the park to West Point on the Eno.
Points of Interest:
River Forest Rocks:
River Forest Rocks are a set of big rocks in the river that can be accessed from River Forest Trail.
Wildlife:
Black vulture (Coragyps atratus)
External Links:
Durham Parks website: https://www.dprplaymore.org/facilities/facility/details/River-Forest-Park-59
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