Entrances

Riverwalk can be accessed from a number of locations. Primary access points are:

• Downtown Hillsborough — The main entrance is by the Eno River Parking Deck at the end of Nash and Kollock Street, adjacent to the Gateway Center.
• Gold Park — The town park is at 415 Dimmocks Mill Road.
• River Park — The Orange County park is at 140 E. Margaret Lane behind the Orange County Courthouse.

The greenway’s downtown portion is the primary route of the N.C. Mountains-to-Sea Trail and the first section of the statewide trail system to be constructed in Orange County.

Riverwalk also is one of the few sections of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail located in an urban environment. It gives users easy access to restrooms, restaurants and shopping.

Safety and Etiquette

The Hillsborough Police Department offers the following safety and etiquette tips. Call 911 to report emergencies.

• Use the trail only during daylight hours.
• Use the trail in pairs or groups.
• Wear helmets if biking.
• Do not leave valuables in vehicles.
• Respect the privacy of adjacent landowners.
• Stay on the trail.
• Stop, look and yield to traffic at street crossings.
• Be courteous and respectful to other users.
• Keep to the right.
• Pass on the left, and give an audible signal of your intention to pass.
• Clean up litter and pet waste.

Trail Markers

Yellow emergency markers are placed every 0.1 miles along Riverwalk.

• The top half is labeled “Orange County 911 Location.”
• The bottom half contains the identifying location code and number to give emergency personnel.

Round, white markers labeled MST show the portion of the greenway that is a part of the N.C. Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

Maps and Handouts

See an interactive map of trails and greenways in Orange County on the county website.

• Hillsborough Interpretive Signage Map
• Riverwalk and Mountains-to-Sea Trail Network Map
• Riverwalk Scavenger Hunt