Occoneechee Orange Speedway
Occoneechee Orange Speedway
4.7
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Art_Menius
Carrboro, NC54 contributions
Jun 2021
Dirt stock car NASCAR track not used for that purpose since 1969 except for old car shows. Flat walk on oval track with river views. On Mountains to the Sea Trail.
Written 2 December 2021
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Seaside830111
24 contributions
Dec 2021
This is an excellent place to amble and chat with human or canine friends. It's a flat, one-mile loop, so people can choose how many times to go around depending on their mobility level or stamina. For people who want to get back to walking, this is a great place to start.
Written 22 December 2021
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lovetheoutdoors061
Oldsmar, FL135 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
We took our 4 nieces for an afternoon walk. The old NASCAR track is an even grade so it made it easy for the little ones. Lots of shade which kept it cool and comfortable. There is a river you can walk over to and look for fish and birds. Easy hike and a good way to get some fresh air.
Written 6 September 2020
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Erica L
21 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Nice flat trail to run or walk. Too secluded to be on by yourself. Not a lot of people go here because it's still a hidden gem.
Written 27 August 2018
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madurobob
Hillsborough, NC20 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
The old dirt track speedway is just shy of a measured mile. The track is well maintained, well shaded, and soft to walk/run on. There are a mile or two of trails in addition to the track, as well as the old grandstands (great to run up and down a few times). The Eno river wraps around the back side of the track, so there are nice, quiet river side trails to wander. The Mountains-To-Sea trail comes through the edge of the (ample) parking area and connects with Hillsborough's River Walk, so you can easily walk downtown if you wish (or visit the speedway from downtown). In another year the Speedway trails will also connect with Ayr Mount's "Poets Walk" on the other side of the Eno river (Ayr Mount and Occoneechee Speedway are owned by the same historic preservation trust)
Written 17 August 2016
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banjoal
Hillsborough, NC335 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
We took the Cub Scouts on a walk around the historic Occoneechee Speedway in mid-March. The visit was great as it gave us a chance to walk a measured distance on a shady path. The speedway is the sole surviving track from the inaugural NASCAR season (1949?) and as such it is chock full of history. The historic preservation group in charge of the site have done some wonderful things in preserving the grandstands and many of the buildings. Definitely worth the time to visit!
Written 30 April 2016
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stuart h
Hillsborough, NC42 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
this is a hidden gem. the last of the nascar dirt tracks right in the backyard of nascar country. the one mile dirt oval is still maintained and makes a excellent walking trail along the eno river and track. each year they also have the track reunion. great for joggers walkers and dog walkers enjoy the outdoors while supporting history
Written 27 April 2016
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Michael P
13 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Unique site with some interesting NASCAR history; the interpretive signage was very much appreciated. Well used trail.
Written 27 September 2022
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Ron S
Garner, NC1 contribution
Apr 2022
Neat place to visit and walk the old track. Encountered several walkers getting their exercise in.
Fun to see the old cars and flag stand and think about how racing may have been back in the day.
Fun to see the old cars and flag stand and think about how racing may have been back in the day.
Written 3 May 2022
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rsb80
Charleston, SC145 contributions
Feb 2022
This was a great place to explore. You can imagine what the activity was like when it was an active Speedway. The paths are easy to walk and the grandstands, ticket booth and old relics are amazing.
Written 29 March 2022
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