High Falls at Dupont
DuPont State Forest
moderate · 4 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 45m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, Dupont, scenic
High Falls at Dupont is a moderate 4-mile hike in DuPont State Forest, about 35 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 45m with 500 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate loop past High Falls and other scenic waterfalls in Dupont.
Trailhead
35.1978, -82.6178
Make a day of it
- Cedar Mountain Canteen (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 3.8 mi from the trailhead
- Cedar Mountain Outpost (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 5.0 mi from the trailhead
- Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 6.3 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does High Falls at Dupont take?
About 1h 45m for the 4-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is High Falls at Dupont?
It's rated moderate: 4 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is High Falls at Dupont from Asheville?
About 35 min by car from downtown Asheville, in DuPont State Forest.
Is High Falls at Dupont dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Bridal Veil Falls at Dupont: moderate · 4.8 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 15m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Greenland Creek Falls: moderate · 3.6 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 45m · 1h from downtown · Dog friendly
- Hooker Falls: easy · 1 mi · +100 ft · ~20 min · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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