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Cox Mountain Trail
1.5 mi moderate Loop Blaze: red circle ↑ 500 ft
Rocky loop trail climbing to the highest point in Eno River State Park. Moderate elevation gain with some scrambling near the summit. The approach follows the river before turning uphill at the Buckquarter Creek junction.
History
Cox Mountain was historically used as a quarry site. Stone remnants are still visible along the descent trail.
Trail Segments
1
Cox Mountain Trailhead → Cox Mountain / Buckquarter Creek Junction
0.40 mi singletrack easy blaze: red
2
Cox Mountain / Buckquarter Creek Junction → Cox Mountain Summit
0.50 mi singletrack moderate blaze: red
3
Cox Mountain Summit → Cox Mountain Trailhead
0.60 mi singletrack moderate blaze: red
Trail Info
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Elevation Gain
- 500 ft
- Route Type
- Loop
- Blaze
- red circle
- Segments
- 3
Key Junctions
Cox Mountain / Buckquarter Creek Junction
Four-way intersection with sign post. Cox Mountain Trail continues uphill to the left. Buckquarter Creek Trail heads right along the creek.
Cox Mountain Summit
Highest point on the trail. Small clearing with partial views through the trees. Trail continues down the back side.
Cox Mountain Trailhead
Main trailhead at the Fews Ford parking area. Trail starts across the bridge over the Eno River.