View of High Falls – Triple Falls Overlook loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

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View of High Falls – Triple Falls Overlook loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

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View of High Falls – Triple Falls Overlook loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

02:55

10.5km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

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Dupont State Recreational Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.50 km

Grassy Creek

Highlight • River

The Grassy Creek Falls in DuPont Forest are one of the more secluded waterfalls. There is a spur trail off of one of the main access roads in the forest …

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4.75 km

Covered Bridge, DuPont State Recreational Forest

Highlight • Bridge

The Covered Bridge in DuPont State Forest spans the Little River atop High Falls and is accessible via a short, gently-graded trail just 0.5 miles from the High Falls access …

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5.43 km

Waterfall in Dupont State Recreational Forest

Highlight • Waterfall

5.45 km

View of High Falls

Highlight • Viewpoint

High Falls Overlook is only about half a mile from the closest parking area and offers an awesome view of the tallest waterfall in DuPont Forest. The 120-foot waterfall also …

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5.75 km

Triple Falls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

This view of the Triple Falls in the Little River is breathtaking and powerful. The trail is really close to the water.

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6.41 km

Triple Falls Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice covered picnic place with benches and tables and a nice view on the waterfalls.

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6.47 km

Triple Falls Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are a few different spots from which you can view Triple Falls: the shelter, overlook area, and down the stairs at the base of the actual falls. There are …

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7.71 km

Hooker Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Hooker Falls is a 12-foot tall waterfall in DuPont Forest. The main trail approaching the falls is pretty short and one that almost anyone in the family can complete. There …

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

3.77 km

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.87 km