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 4.0 (13)
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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Brevard
  5. DuPont State Forest
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“A running trail from DuPont Forest Visitor Center with views of High Falls. ”

Victor Mariano
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1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

92%

Runnable

2,554' 778 m

High

2,406' 733 m

Low

157' 48 m

Up

84' 25 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

This trail is a well traveled path, accessed from the DuPont State Forest Visitor Center. The trail is one of the most used in the park with views and access to High Falls and Triple Falls. There is a fairly constant stream of hikerss and runners on this trail, so please be courteous to your fellow visitors. The trail is well-marked with signs leading to the falls.

Flora & Fauna

Lots of rhododendrons, mountains laurels, hemlocks and pines. Several types of ferns since the area is rather wet all the time.

Contacts

Land Manager: North Carolina Forest Service - Dupont State Forest

Shared By:

Victor Mariano with improvements by Jean-Claude Linossi
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  4.0 from 13 votes

#7

in DuPont State Forest

#8651

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  4.0 from 13 votes
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#7

in DuPont State Forest

#310

in North Carolina

#8,651

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DuPont State Forest
Apr 20, 2018 near Brevard, NC
The falls during the winter
Apr 22, 2018 near Brevard, NC
View of Triple Falls in the winter
Apr 22, 2018 near Brevard, NC

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