May 11-12, 2013
October 12-13, 2013
Once again, the Friends of DuPont State Forest will sponsor the Tour de Falls, a 12-mile waterfall tour by shuttle bus to four of DuPont State Forest’s spectacular sites: Triple Falls, High Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia. Shuttles will run every 30 minutes from 9 AM until 2:30 PM, allowing you the chance to enjoy each site for as long as you like. Bring snacks and water, since there are no food concessions. And don't forget your camera! Take short hikes to enjoy the beauty of the falls and lake. Volunteers on each shuttle and at the four stops to provide information about the history of the forest and the work now being done to preserve and protect it. Triple Falls and High Falls have covered shelters with picnic tables. The tour takes 3 hours or longer, depending on how much time is spent at each stop.
Tour de Falls is intended to provide families and those with limited hiking abilities a chance to see the beauty of DuPont Forest and some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Southeast. Visitors are encouraged to take short hikes to enjoy the beauty of the falls and lake, all of which provide scenic backdrops for family photos.
The parking lot for the tour is located just up the road from the High Falls access area at 1300 Staton Road in Cedar Mountain, NC (N35(11.356', W082( 37.425'). Advance reservations are not taken. A donation of $6 for ages 6 to 17 and $12 for ages 18 and up is requested. They accept donations by cash or check, but cannot process credit cards. Buses are not handicap-accessible. Pets are not allowed on the buses. For specific questions about Tour de Falls, call 828-692-2929.
Friends of DuPont Forest is a non-profit organization that works to enrich the recreational experience and preserve the natural resources in DuPont State Recreational Forest. Donations are used to finance construction projects such as shelters and steps at the waterfalls, to maintain 80 miles of trails, and to support research and educational projects that protect historical and natural resources within the Forest.
Directions from Asheville: Take I-26 east to Exit 40, and take NC-280 toward Brevard. At the Wal-Mart in Brevard, turn left (east) on US-64 and go 3.7 miles to the Texaco station in Penrose. Turn right on Crab Creek Rd. and continue 4.3 miles. Turn right on DuPont Road for 4.0 miles (turns into Staton Road).
Go past the Hooker Falls and High Falls access area and turn left at the "Parking for Tour de Falls" sign.
See our DuPont Forest Guide for visits any day of the year!
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