High Falls Hike
Waterfall | North Carolina
2.2 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 2.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (exploreasheville.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About High Falls
High Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, on land managed by DuPont State Recreational Forest (NC Forest Service).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the High Falls Trail: 2.2 miles round trip, from Hooker Falls Access Area. Distance from exploreasheville.com.
Before You Go
- There is no admission fee to visit DuPont State Forest. (exploreasheville.com)
- Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. (ashevilletrails.com)
- Do not slide on, dive from, jump off or climb any of the waterfalls in DuPont State Recreational Forest. (ncagr.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check DuPont State Recreational Forest (NC Forest Service) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
- https://ashevilletrails.com/dupont-state-forest/three-waterfalls-hike-triple-high-hooker-falls/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Falls_(DuPont_State_Forest)
- https://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/dupont-state-forest
- https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-forest-service/state-forests/dupont-state-recreational-forest
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to High Falls?
The High Falls Trail to High Falls is 2.2 miles round trip.
Where does the High Falls hike start?
It starts from Hooker Falls Access Area.
Is there a fee to hike to High Falls?
There is no admission fee to visit DuPont State Forest.
Are dogs allowed on the High Falls trail?
Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The High Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- exploreasheville.com
- Distance
- exploreasheville.com
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of High Falls.