Eno River Pump Station trail: Walk, Read, and Connect [ RESCHEDULED to April 19

[ This event is being canceled because the weather forecast is calling for severe storms on Sunday. It is being rescheduled for April 19. ]

Join us for a Sunday afternoon walk along the Eno River, past the ruins of Durham's old water pump station. We'll follow the trail shown here, though we'll only go about 3.5 miles, not the whole 5 miles shown in AllTrails. We'll stop near the bend at Fish Dam Island, where there are good places to sit by the river to read, write, meditate, draw, birdwatch, talk, or simply rest and enjoy nature.

Here are a couple of blog posts about this trail from a local hiker, with lots of photos and some history, so you can get a sense what we'll see:

• Exploring the Old Durham Pump Station at Eno River State Park
• Hiking to Fish Dam Island at Eno River State Park

This trail can be muddy in spots and has tree roots and some rocky stream crossings, so wear hiking shoes with good grip.

We’ll still plan to walk if it’s drizzling or raining lightly. But if there’s heavy rain or extreme cold in the forecast, we’ll reschedule and send a notice by the morning of the event to people who have registered.

Meet at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 16, at the Pump Station trailhead: 3998 Rivermont Rd, Durham, NC 27712 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/n4RyB5LuSML9DVSr8 ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/n4RyB5LuSML9DVSr8) Note that you'll have to drive on about half mile of gravel road to reach the trailhead. Parking is along the gravel road near the bridge over Nancy Rhodes Creek. There are several trail access points - we will meet at the one near the bridge - see the link above for the exact spot.

We'll get started a few minutes after 3:00 and aim to be back at the trailhead before it gets dark. It might be useful to bring a flashlight or headlamp in case we get delayed - it gets dark early this time of year!

We hope to see some of the "regulars" there, and to meet new folks! This group is a great way to meet people who both enjoy walking in nature and reading and talking about books and ideas.

A couple of other notes:

• If you sign up and later realize you can no longer come, please change your RSVP to indicate that, so it will open up your space for someone on the waitlist. If you're on the waitlist, check Meetup the day of the event, because often people drop out late and spaces open up at the last minute.
• Participation in this hike and any of the events organized by this group are at your own risk. These hikes are on public and well-used trails, but there may be dangers like tripping over tree roots, snake or insect bites, poison ivy, or other unpredictable risks. By joining this event you agree not to hold the organizers responsible for any injuries, and that you understand that you participate at your own risk.

See you soon!