Communicate reasons
Identify the specific hazards on each route and when the closure began.
Storm damage and safety closures happen. But when trails remain closed for months or years, the public deserves to understand the path forward.
Trails Forward is focused first on reopening Eno River trails closed after storms, while advocating for open, accessible parks and clearer closure practices across North Carolina.
What’s the plan?
- What’s keeping the trail closed?
- What needs to be done?
- What progress has been made?
- When will it be reassessed?
From the community
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We’re asking NC State Parks for three things:
Report progress
Show completed milestones and current blockers.
Share the plan
Publish expected timeframes and next review dates.
Did you know?
As of September 29, 2026
- 31%Closed31% of Eno River State Park’s trails are currently closed, and have been closed for more than a year.
- 2,311Days since fully openIt has been 2,317 days since the park was fully open.
- 6½ yearsAs superintendentThe current park superintendent took office 6½ years ago.
- 102Days fully openDuring the current superintendent’s 6½ years in office, there have only been 102 days that the park has been fully open.
- 3Months to first closureThe first trail closure of the current superintendent’s tenure began 3 months after she took office, and the park has never fully reopened since.
- <4.3%Of tenure fully openDuring the current superintendent’s tenure, the park has been fully open less than 4.3% of the time.
Percentage of time the Eno River State park has been fully open under the current superintendent
— of tenure days fully open, as of . The line uses the cumulative share of fully open days; since the first known closure, at least one trail has remained closed.
Sources: NC DNCR appointment announcement and closure calculation note. “Fully open” means no known trail closures.
Eno River State Park
Trail status at a glance.
31% of the Eno River State Park trails are currently closed, and have been closed for more than a year. See what remains closed and what is publicly known about the path forward.
View trail detailsPopular trails status
- Bobbitt Hole Trail Closed · 1 yr 2 mo
- Buckquarter Creek Trail Open
- Cole Mill Trail Closed · 1 yr 2 mo
- Cox Mountain Trail Closed · 1 yr 2 mo
- Fanny’s Ford Trail Closed · 1 yr 2 mo
- Fieldstone Trail Open
- Holden Mill – Riverside Closed · 1 yr 2 mo
- Laurel Bluffs Trail from Pleasant Green Open
- Pea Creek Trail Closed · 6 yr 3 mo
- Pump Station Trail Open
- Ridge Trail Open
Mileage calculated from Eno River State Park’s trail listings, accessed September 24, 2026. Closure status from HelloEno, updated September 6, 2026. Check official State Parks information before traveling.
Eno River State Park leadership
- Kim RadewiczPark superintendent
- Shederick MoleDistrict superintendent
- Joseph ShimelChief of Districts
- Dave HeadDeputy Director of Planning and Recreation Resources
- Brian StrongState Parks director
Trails
Forward
Forward
We work for North Carolina’s state parks as public places: open, safe, and available to the people they serve. That means working with State Parks when we can and challenging the agency when its policies, systems, or inaction stand in the way.
Join the supporter listTemporary closures may be necessary.
Indefinite closures should not be the default.
Why your name matters
We need enough people to be heard.
A supporter list helps us request meetings, attract press attention, and show lawmakers that prolonged closures matter to voters.
State Parks needs to hear the public
A growing list of supporters shows that clearer closure information matters beyond one trail or community.
Legislators hear from constituents
Support from communities across North Carolina gives lawmakers a reason to ask questions and follow progress.
Reporters/Media attention
Visible participation helps journalists recognize when a local closure reflects a broader public concern.
We will use the list to document public support when we contact agency leaders, reporters, and legislators.
How you can help now
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Join the supporter list
Add your name to show park leaders, lawmakers, and reporters that prolonged closures matter.
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Tell your friends
Invite people who use and value North Carolina parks to learn about the campaign.
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Share on social media
Help more park visitors find the trail records, campaign requests, and supporter list.
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State Parks has not shared a clear reopening plan. We have a plan for action.
See how Trails Forward will build public support, coordinate action, bring public attention, and pursue lasting reform.
Current Phase
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Completed
Gather support
We set out to gather 100+ supporters in our first month. We were able to successfully reach that goal in less than a week.
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In progress
Coordinate public action
Continue growing the supporter list while organizing focused calls, emails, meetings, and political advocacy to change policies and legislation in order to keep the parks open and accessible.
Join the supporter list for park-closure updates and future coordinated action.