Wintergreen Falls
DuPont State Forest
easy · 1.6 mi · +200 ft · ~30 min · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, easy, Dupont
Wintergreen Falls is an easy 1.6-mile hike in DuPont State Forest, about 38 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 30 min with 200 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Short trail to a cascading waterfall in Dupont State Forest.
Trailhead
35.2089, -82.6078
Make a day of it
- Cedar Mountain Canteen (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 4.8 mi from the trailhead
- Cedar Mountain Outpost (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 6.0 mi from the trailhead
- Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 6.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Wintergreen Falls take?
About 30 min for the 1.6-mile hike, with 200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Wintergreen Falls?
It's rated easy: 1.6 miles with 200 ft of climbing.
How far is Wintergreen Falls from Asheville?
About 38 min by car from downtown Asheville, in DuPont State Forest.
Is Wintergreen Falls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Hooker Falls: easy · 1 mi · +100 ft · ~20 min · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Roaring Fork Falls: easy · 1 mi · +150 ft · ~20 min · 45 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Bridal Veil Falls at Dupont: moderate · 4.8 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 15m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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