Three Waterfalls Hike, DuPont State Forest
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The Three Waterfalls Hike at DuPont State Forest is a dream trail for waterfall chasers.
Nothing draws visitors to DuPont Forest like the beauty of its majestic waterfalls. Roughly four miles long, Three Waterfalls Hike is made up of a series of shorter trails and spurs that take you to every major cascade in the park. Leading the way is outdoor lover and trail aficionado Vivianette Ortiz Caraballo, cofounder of Latinos Aventureros en las Carolinas, a Latinx hiking club.
Ten to Try is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Ten to Try: Trails was produced in partnership with the Great Trails State Coalition for NC Year of the Trail and with generous support from the SECU Foundation.
Three Waterfalls Hike, DuPont State Forest
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Nothing draws visitors to DuPont Forest like the beauty of its majestic waterfalls. Roughly four miles long, Three Waterfalls Hike is made up of a series of shorter trails and spurs that take you to every major cascade in the park. Leading the way is outdoor lover and trail aficionado Vivianette Ortiz Caraballo, cofounder of Latinos Aventureros en las Carolinas, a Latinx hiking club.
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[water rushing] [gentle music] - [Narrator] DuPont State Forest, home to some of the most breathtaking trails in the state including a waterfall chaser's dream hike.
[water rushing] The Three Waterfalls Trail is a series of relatively short paths that can be combined into a moderate hike of just over four miles.
Taking you to three of North Carolina's most picture-perfect cascades.
- My experience with The Three Waterfalls Trail is that it's awesome for all ages.
I bring my kiddos here.
We go swimming in the water and do some hiking.
- [Narrator] DuPont's waterfall trails are all very popular.
So, head out early, or during the week, for your best chance to avoid the crowds.
The route begins as a wide, quarter-mile gravel path leading to the smallest of the three falls on the hike, Hooker Falls.
[water rushing] When you're ready to move on, backtrack to the parking access and cross Little River.
Following the trail markers to Triple Falls.
[water rushing] A short spur trail offers a closeup look at the middle of the three-tiered falls.
The water may look inviting, but no swimming here, as the current is strong, and it's just feet away from the final drop.
[gentle music] From here, following High Falls Loop will lead you to the biggest cascade of The Three Falls Trail.
- When I have family or friends come from out of town, it's where I bring them.
It's my go-to place.
- [Narrator] Don't miss the base of Falls Spur for an up close look at the entire 150 foot drop of High Falls.
- I invite you to go outside and discover the great trails that North Carolina has to offer.
Nature welcomes everyone.
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