Come and learn about Occoneechee Mountain’s geologic wonders. Explore the pyrophyllite quarry with a real geologist.
**Bring hiking shoes and water.
**Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please call 919-383-1686 to register!
Events and Programs
Park Maps and Brochures:
Events and Programs
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sat, 01/19/2019 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Occoneechee Parking Lot
Join us for a hike from the scenic overlook, across the ridge, and down to the Eno River below. The views will offset the elevation change challenge of the 3 to 4-mile hike.
**Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please call 919-383-1686 to register!
Date of Event:
Sun, 01/20/2019 - 2:30pm
Start Location:
Occoneechee Parking Lot
Join our Naturalist for an ecology/geology expedition. This hike is geared to help learners from upper elementary through high school to meet science goals.
**Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pleas call 919-383-1686 to register!
Date of Event:
Wed, 01/23/2019 - 10:30am
Start Location:
Occoneechee Parking Lot
Contact:
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
625 Virginia Cates Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278Phone919-383-1686
eno.river@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 36.060835
Longitude: -79.116900
November - February: 8am - 6pm
March, April, October, and September: 8am - 8pm
May - August: 8am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area does not have an office. Please contact the office at Eno River State Park for information at 919- 383-1686.