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Attention South Bynum River Access Visitors:
NC State Parks has closed access to their parking lots at the Bynum Mill Access while it undergoes renovations. They expect these renovations to take nine months. The Haw River Assembly is providing temporary parking for park visitors during this time across Bynum Road from the closed parking lots. Please see the map below for guidance on where to park.
For questions, concerns or comments please contact NC State Parks at 919-707-9300 or email state.parks@ncparks.gov.
American Tobacco Trail (ATT):
The trail was originally proposed in the late 1980's to convert a former line of the Norfolk Southern Railroad to a recreational trail. From 1910-1974, the railroad line carried tobacco and other products from towns in Durham, Wake, and Chatham counties to the American Tobacco Company's plant in downtown Durham.
Although the trail only runs for 4.6 miles in Chatham County, it is a major recreational opportunity for the fastest growing part of the county. It also is an important link with recreational land use plans for Durham County, Wake County, and the Town of Cary. Runners, bikers, and equestrians enjoy it's trails which can transport them for miles.
Development of the Chatham County portion of the trail is listed in the county's Recreation Master Plan, adopted in 1999, and is a collaboration between Chatham County, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Town of Cary.
ATT PARKING AREAS: Information on parking locations in and near the Chatham County section of the ATT. Information about the American Tobacco Trail.
TRAIL HEAD PARKING (Trailers Included):
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1309 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd, Apex, NC 27502
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1305 White Oak Church Rd, Apex, NC 27523
Haw River Canoe Access:
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15/501 North Canoe Access: Located on US 15/501 on the North side of the bridge over the Haw River. This canoe access has a MUCH larger parking lot and better access to the water for those looking to put in at either this or the Bynum Beach Access. (Parks and Recreation manages the parking lot not the access area)
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64 East Canoe Access: Located on US 64 East this access parking lot is right off of Foxfire Trace. To get directions in Google Maps search "Haw River Canoe Launch (Lower Haw put-in, Middle Haw Take-out)".
South Bynum River Access:
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Parking is located at State Park property. DO NOT park at the end of Bynum Beach Rd or in front of the Residential Houses. Directions: Head southwest on Bynum Rd towards Hearne Rd, turn right onto US-15 N/US-501 N, turn right at the 1st cross street onto Durham Eubanks Rd, turn right onto Bynum Rd.