Hooker Falls
DuPont State Forest
easy · 1 mi · +100 ft · ~20 min · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, easy, family friendly, Dupont
Hooker Falls is an easy 1-mile hike in DuPont State Forest, about 35 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 20 min with 100 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy walk to a broad, beautiful waterfall in Dupont.
Trailhead
35.1945, -82.6145
Make a day of it
- Cedar Mountain Canteen (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 3.7 mi from the trailhead
- Cedar Mountain Outpost (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 5.0 mi from the trailhead
- Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 6.6 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Hooker Falls take?
About 20 min for the 1-mile hike, with 100 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Hooker Falls?
It's rated easy: 1 miles with 100 ft of climbing.
How far is Hooker Falls from Asheville?
About 35 min by car from downtown Asheville, in DuPont State Forest.
Is Hooker Falls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Wintergreen Falls: easy · 1.6 mi · +200 ft · ~30 min · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Hickory Nut Falls Trail: easy · 1.4 mi · +300 ft · ~45 min · 30 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Fawn Lake Loop at Dupont: easy · 3 mi · +200 ft · ~1h · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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