DuPont State Recreational Forest
DuPont State Recreational Forest
DuPont State Recreational Forest
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This forest covers more than 10,000 acres from Hendersonville to Brevard, North Carolina.
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Shadow9999
Woodstock, IL166 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Really scenic and beautiful. However, parking is very limited, so you must get there early. Also, the trail to one set of falls was closed - but there was no notice of the closing until you hiked 1+ mile almost all the way to the falls
Written 25 May 2023
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SquirrelGirl39
Raleigh, NC194 contributions
May 2023
We did the High Falls Loop trail to see Triple Falls and High Falls. Both falls were beautiful! Then we continued on to the covered bridge and enjoyed watching the birds play. Then we drove to the Hooker Falls access area and did the short walk to the pretty falls. We went on a Thursday morning. If you are planning on going over a weekend, I would go as early as you can as it is a very popular place.
Written 23 May 2023
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Ellie W.
Lakeland, FL844 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Very nice relaxing place! It is an easier walk in the woods, with very nice waterfalls!! Please check this place out……..
Written 5 May 2023
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Fishfinder2000
27 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Beautiful waterfalls. Nice facilities.
Well maintained trails.
Pools below falls are stocked with rainbow trout.
My son and I caught 15 between High falls, triple, and Hooker falls, most of them 12" or more.
Well maintained trails.
Pools below falls are stocked with rainbow trout.
My son and I caught 15 between High falls, triple, and Hooker falls, most of them 12" or more.
Written 20 October 2022
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Carlene
148 contributions
Jun 2022
Hiked the short hike to Hooker Falls. Falls are beautiful, and if you feel the need, you can join others in the water.
Written 10 August 2022
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cheryl f
Bloomington, IN32 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
This is the best place to see waterfalls! Traveled from Ashville...well worth it! Saw 4 waterfalls including High falls, triple falls, bridal veil falls and hooker falls. All different and all beautiful! Entire hike about 8+ miles. If planning on swimming at falls would skip bridal veil falls as would be difficult to swim there. If you have kids would plan on 1 or 2 falls. Fun for them to swim and climb on rocks!
Written 28 July 2022
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ruxtontm
Richmond, VA57 contributions
Jul 2022
I love the hiking and Mountain biking at Dupont. The waterfalls are beautiful. I have always found parking, but it can be difficult.
Written 17 July 2022
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Tami I
Boca Raton, FL91 contributions
Jul 2022
got some time to hike, check out DuPont National Forest great trails for those who don't hike on a regular basis, wide paths, Be sure to bring a lunch if you'd like to enjoy that by the falls. Water is essential as is bug spray and the proper shoes with a good tread. If you'd like to dunk in the water wear a bathing suit and enjoy the fresh water.
Written 17 July 2022
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Radrev
Winter Park, FL510 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Wow. We came to mountain bike and so glad we did. There were so many things to do such as hike, bike, and swim. Planning our next visit.
Written 15 May 2022
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TennisStar602
Florida512 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
My friend and I hiked around Hooker Falls and High Falls. While there was plenty of parking at each destination, they reportedly fill up early so one should try to get to these attractions as soon as possible. These trails were well-maintained, but one must be careful with his or her footing in order not to fall. Some of the waterfalls are very slippery. One should be prepared for significant uphill and downhill hikes. The scenery was outrageous! It was truly breathtaking to look at these powerful and tall waterfalls.
Written 24 April 2022
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foxxy1601
Suffolk, VA106 contributions
Can a stroller be used on the following , trails; Hooker Falls Trail, Triple Falls high Falls Loop & Covered Bridge trail? We are hoping to visit these (or some of these with our dogs but one of them has some medical issues and can't walk far because of it. So, we will have a stroller to put him in as needed!
MandyBellamy
Columbia, SC54 contributions
I’m thinking about visiting this park in the fall and noticed it doesn’t have any camping spots. Does anyone have a recommendations where to camp at nearby?
SCfamilytraveler2020
Georgetown, SC18 contributions
Pisgah National Forest is only 15 minutes away and has many camping spots.
Flamingojan
Waynesville, NC85 contributions
Are dog’s allowed?
raj0302
Swansboro, NC960 contributions
Yes, but they must be on a leash. Source: Park website:
Tab across the top marked "Explore the Forest" and the pull down menu " about the Forest" scroll down to the bottom of the page to the area marked "important forest rules".
Bcbc1
439 contributions
Are there places to have a picnic without hiking?
newadventure53
Macomb, MI822 contributions
Sure, but my recommendation is to get there and go to the ranger station for advice and maps / info to where best to picnic for what you would like to see.
Sarah M
Ann Arbor, MI2 contributions
Could we do the triple Falls trailhead with a stroller?
Deborah Buchanan
Forest City, NC388 contributions
There were families there with strollers when I have visited. There is gravel so as long as your stroller can handle that you should be fine. There are steps so you would have to leave the stroller at the top if you chose to go to the lower viewing area. There are plenty of places to view the all the falls, the river, the covered bridge and nature without using the steps. Enjoy!
adw7374
Charlotte, NC4 contributions
Which falls are best for kids to play in?
Lets W
Western Australia, Australia77 contributions
I would say triple falls are optimum for kids to play around and do a little bit of hike as well. Pools are very expansive their with flat rocks to have little bit of picnic as well.
yady732017
Miami, FL51 contributions
How is the weather in late March. ?
Are there any water falls near Biltmore estate.
I’m planing to fly from Florida to Atlanta and drive to Biltmore any recommendations ?
How far is the drive ?
IowaGirl
Iowa85 contributions
DuPont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest are less than an hour from Asheville. Both have waterfalls.
Melissa B
Tyrone, GA170 contributions
Single mom here and not the best swimmer. Do you think it's safe for 9&11 year olds to swim? Do they need a life vest?
NCWFUcyclingVet
Huntersville, NC365 contributions
The water is very shallow at Hooker Falls, so you shouldn't have a problem unless you get close to the center of the falls where it is a little deeper. A life vest couldn't hurt, but probably not necessary. You can climb up the rocks and get behind the waterfall, but that could be dangerous. While we were there, there were 2 rangers watching and never told anyone to stay off the face of the Falls. There are signs to stay off of the top of the Falls.
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