Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

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618 Virginia Cates Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough, NC offers a serene escape into nature just 15 miles northwest of downtown Durham. Visitors can explore hiking trails through forests of mountain laurel and rhododendron, fish in quiet ponds, and enjoy a stunning sunset view from the summit overlook.

Managed by the Eno River State Park office, this natural area is home to the rare brown elfin butterfly and provides a peaceful setting for picnicking and outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. With no camping facilities on-site, visitors can plan a day trip to experience the beauty of Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area.

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Lauren M.
2/22/2022

Nice view from the top! We hiked with our 3 year old so we just did a quick trip up and down for a total of about 1 mile. The 3 year old was able to do the entire hike on his own. The main part of...

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Scott J.
11/3/2024

This is a great hike! It has wide paths that go around the mountain and a beautiful view at the overlook point.

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Natika G.
8/20/2022

We love hiking and are super excited that we found this lovely park. The park is wooded and elevated. The trail is easy to follow and there are benches to sit on if you get tired. There is a...

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Jacqueline T.
8/10/2021

We came to the triangle area for a long weekend and came here for an early morning hike. It's about 45 minutes from Raleigh and only 15 minutes from Durham. We got there too early and found out...

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John M.
3/5/2020

A cool place to hike and enjoy a respite from the hustle and bustle of modern civilization. I got here on a late afternoon and enjoyed a quick hike around a nice course through a mountainous...

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