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DuPont State Forest

Located in Henderson and Transylvania Counties between the towns of Hendersonville and Brevard North Carolina, the 10,400 acre DuPont State Forest is home to over 90 named trails. In addition to it's trails, DuPont State Forest is home to several waterfalls including Triple Falls, High Falls, Hooker Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Wintergreen Falls and Grassy Creek Falls.

Hiking, biking and horseback riding are all available within DuPont State Forest. Popular destinations include the exposed granite dome of Cedar Rock Mountain, DuPont State Forest's highest point Stone Mountain (3,600') and of course the many waterfalls.

DuPont State Forest Trails

DuPont State Forest offers several access points, including Buck Forest, Corn Mill Shoals, Fawn Lake, Guion Farm, Hooker Falls and Lake Imaging.

To reach DuPont State Forest

From Asheville North Carolina, travel east along I-26 to exit 40 (Airport) and travel south along NC 280 for 16 miles to US 64 and turn east (left). Continue along US64 for 4 miles and turn right onto Crab Creek Road. Follow Crab Creek Road for 4 miles to DuPont Road and turn right. Continue along DuPont Road for 3.1 miles.

From Brevard North Carolina, travel south along US 276 to Cedar Mountain and turn left onto Cascade Lake Road. Follow Cascade Lake Road for 2.5 miles to Staton Road/DuPont Road and turn right. Continue along Staton Road/DuPont road for 1.5 miles to the Buck Forest access area.

From Hendersonville North Carolina, travel south along Church Street (US 25 Business) to Kanuga Road and turn right. Continue along Kanuga Road, which becomes Crab Creek Road for 11 miles to DuPont Road and turn left. Follow DuPont Road for 3.1 miles.

 
 
 
 
 
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