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Lake Julia spillway – Bridal Veil Falls loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

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United States
North Carolina
Transylvania County

Lake Julia spillway – Bridal Veil Falls loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

Moderate

3.2

(15)

83

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Lake Julia spillway – Bridal Veil Falls loop from Dupont State Recreational Forest

01:33

22.2km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

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Dupont State Recreational Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

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

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2

3.71 km

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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3

5.01 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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4

7.81 km

Airstrip Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gem for bikers, it boasts a well-groomed singletrack with switchbacks and clear sightlines. Suitable for advanced beginners, its "Difficult" rating comes from narrow paths, elevation change, and tight turns.

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5

13.5 km

Bridal Veil Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

As you get closer to the falls, you can start to appreciate the roaring of the crashing water, but you can only get to a certain point on your bike. You will have to dismount and walk the rest of the way, if you really want to get close the action.

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6

16.7 km

DuPont State Recreational Forest, known mostly as DuPont Forest, is a 12,500-acre state forest. Visitors can find waterfalls, mountain vistas, and areas seen in various films that were filmed in the state forest.

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7

16.8 km

DuPont State Recreational Forest, known mostly as DuPont Forest, is a 12,500-acre state forest. Visitors can find waterfalls, mountain vistas, and areas seen in various films that were filmed in the state forest.

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8

21.7 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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22.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

1.80 km

540 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

2.06 km

540 m

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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