Lake Dense – Lake Julia spillway loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

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North Carolina

Henderson County

Lake Dense – Lake Julia spillway loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

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Lake Dense – Lake Julia spillway loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

01:43

16.8km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dupont State Recreational Forest

Waypoints

Start point

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3.66 km

Lake Imaging

Highlight • Lake

Lake Imaging is a small lake within Dupont State Forest with a small fishing dock. It can be a good spot to sit and take a rest along your ride. You may just spot some wildlife around the water.

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8.31 km

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 called Grassy Creek Falls Trail that goes to the edge of the long, sloping falls.

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9.56 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 area. It is a popular spot in the forest and often has visitors taking photos in front of the bridge.

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11.1 km

Lake Dense

Highlight • Lake

Lake Dense is one of two lakes in this area of DuPont Forest. This lake features a picnic shelter, fishing dock, and a mountain view. Lake Alford, a little further down the trail, is a bit smaller and doesn't have the same open view, and it usually sees fewer visitors.

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12.4 km

Lake Julia spillway

Highlight • Waterfall

The Lake Julia spillway is at the northern end of the lake. You can see the creek feeding the reservoir here, or you can bike down the road a little further to the dam at the southern end.

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16.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.72 km

8.11 km

Surfaces

16.5 km

368 m

Elevation