Though you could easily do 13 miles of hiking on this trip, you can visit all the destinations listed here with an 8. Adding on any of the side paths increases the mileage so I'd figure on 10 for an average hike which includes the base of the falls.
We hope this helps! Lisa Rea said: I would like to know if there are any camp sites or hotels or cabins nearby. Jennybows said: About how long does it take to make the round trip for this hike. I seen roughly 13 miles together. And are there and spots where you can set up a small campsite along the way? Audrey Culp said: The trip was fantastic! Super fun with lots of chances to play in the waterfalls. I absolutely loved it. The only thing is that the total length is way way off.
I hiked all 5 falls with my boyfriend and we tracked it on his iPhone and it was right at 13 miles round trip. Richie Lengel said: Thomas Cemetery Disaster An open letter to those who care to protect our state forest: My wife and I have been mountain biking at DuPont every week for several years. We drive up from Charlotte every week to do that. We LOVE this place! We contribute many dollars and many hours every year… doing are part to help maintain our beloved forest.
Sometime around the middle of last winter heavy equipment moved in and started cutting down trees along Thomas Cemetery Rd. Surely this was approved by people much smarter than us? Then we noticed the activity was beginning to destroy the roadbed of one of our favorite downhill runs. We thought that surely they would be finished soon.
However the months kept passing… and the destruction of the road and annihilation of the forest reached apocalyptic proportions. Then they purposely dropped several trees across the lower end of Thomas Cemetery in an attempt to limit traffic. A LOT of people have noticed. A LOT of people want this destruction to stop immediately. The time has come to stop this insanity and return DuPont to its owners… the people of North Carolina who pay the taxes and contribute directly to support it.
I have two questions for anyone who cares to answer: 1. I would love to hear the reason this was approved and who approved it; and 2. When will this carnage end? A true friend of the forest. Susan said: Where is the best area to be able to observe the blue fireflies? Michael Parker said: can I kayak on Cascade lake, and are there Trout in it?
Thanks in advance. Marty said: Are you allowed to camp on this wonderful trail? Kay said: Does anyone know if the "tram" rides that take you near the falls are still available. I would like to take my elderly mother. We've updated the description of this hike.
Pete said: Is the Dupont Waterfalls Tour Hike open now? Where do you park to get to Triple Falls and High Falls? And William, it looks like a great app! William Modesitt said: Carolina Waterfalls on the iPhone! Bruce said: There is one change of note. At High Falls, they removed the steep steps leading down to the base of the falls, and there's now a sign saying to reach the base of High Falls to take River Bend trail.
Jenn said: This was a great trip. There was much more water falling than I expected to see in December. Galax Trail was not an option, though, due to fallen trees blocking the entrance.
Ascending the Triple Falls Trail instead was heart-pumping but do-able. The narrow trail to the base of High Falls is worth it if you are able, but be extremely careful if you venture out onto the rocks. I was cautious and still slid and fell on a slick patch.
On the return trip down Triple Falls Trail, we also saw a flock of wild turkeys take off into the sky. Dan said: Very emjoyable and can see 5 falls in one day for the adventurous. Or EASY to see 4. Grassy Creek 0. Eric said: It was okay. The trail keeps you from getting too close to Triple or High Falls, but puts you on an overlook literally on Grassy Creek Falls which is great. But the trail to Grassy Creek Falls was treacherous I went in a downpour and potentially dangerous for over-zealous dogs.
The hike is relatively easy and the views are absolutely spectacular. Aside from the hikes described here, Dupont State Forest has dozens of other scenic trails. Your email address will not be displayed, is kept completely private, and is only used to fight comment spam. Dupont Waterfalls and Lakes Tour Hike. Hiking Great! Julia Goyette. October 17, Tim Raethe. October 16, Easy going, amazing views, bit too busy.
Uma Gordin. Megan Ashley. October 14, Rob Seals. Trail is in awesome shape. Jeff Bellucci. October 12, James di Stefano. October 11, Great views. Hilly with Hal trail up and remainder down. Kimberly Bishop.
October 10, Carol Sexton. October 9, Awesome trails. Great falls. Lots of stairs but great day. Thomas Chandler. Ricky Cain. October 6, Brian Tuma. October 3, Fantastic falls! Drew Provence. Karen Coates. September 30, Charlotte Ridenour.
September 28, Elaine Marie. September 26, Matthew Heuser. Andres Aleman. September 22, Great for tripping on shrooms, very easy and full of great views.
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James Leslie. Lauren Rickson. Chris Jones. Jess Odle. Jeanette Holmer. This is a popular spot, especially on weekends. Visit midweek or early morning, and you will often have this spot all to yourself. This spectacular setting is very popular, so see our tips to avoiding the crowded times.
It's a great winter hike option. See more wintry waterfall photos. But be very careful since wet or icy rocks are very slippery. Or take a 7-mile hike to DuPont's biggest waterfalls. Turn right onto and drive about 16 miles. Turn left on U. Travel east on U. Turn right on Crab Creek Rd and continue 4. Ascend and descend; after 3. One mile past this parking area is the larger High Falls parking area with restrooms, visitor center and water.
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