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Cabelands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Durham, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cabelands Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area with well-marked trails of varied terrain, including one along the river.
What runners say about Cabelands Trail
“Gorgeous view of the river and quarry.”
“The paths are well worn, but not well marked.”
This place is very cool, loved it. There is a trail to hike around or you can go directly to the quarry. The quarry is really nice and fun. I highly recommend bringing floaties or a life jacket or you will basically be treading water the whole time.
Secluded, quiet trail through Eno River State Park. Dense trees & some decent elevation change. Would recommend hiking boots just for added grip.
This park has a very nice trails through the woods and along the Eno River. The paths are well worn, but not well marked. We appreciated the trail map at the parking lot, it helped us decide which trail to take. The are good signs at the trail heads. We started at the parking lot on Howe Street and walked the 1.
Gorgeous any time of year! Nice changes in elevation get the heart rate up without needing to stop to catch your breath. Look out for rocks and roots, but that's standard for all Eno River trails.
Trail conditions & character
“We appreciated the trail map at the parking lot, it helped us decide which trail to take.”
“Look out for rocks and roots, but that's standard for all Eno River trails.”
“Be warned there are a few steep spots but as with all EnoRiver trails the trail stewards do an amazing job of keeping it maintained”
“We will definitely return with our dog since the trails were not crowded and bikes are not allowed.”
Plan your run at Cabelands Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitencparks.gov
- Phone(919) 383-1686
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
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