Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, State natural area in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Occoneechee Mountain rises 350 feet from the Eno River, featuring forest trails, fishing ponds, and overlooks with views of the surrounding landscape.
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation acquired the initial land in December 1997, expanding the protected area to 221 acres over time.
The mountainous land holds deep connections to Native American heritage as it was originally inhabited by the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
The natural area provides three miles of hiking paths, connecting to the paved Hillsborough Riverwalk trail along the Eno River toward downtown.
The mountain supports the brown elfin butterfly population, which has remained in this location since the Ice Age, unlike other Piedmont region colonies.
Location: Orange County
Inception: 1997
Website: http://ncparks.gov/occoneechee-mountain-state-natural-area
GPS coordinates: 36.06200,-79.12090
Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:40
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