Near DuPont State Forest Triple Falls Loop
Triple Falls at DuPont State Forest.
Near DuPont State Forest Triple Falls Loop
High Falls stands magnificent in the distance from the overlook.
Near DuPont State Forest Triple Falls Loop
DuPont State Forest
Near DuPont State Forest Triple Falls Loop
Enjoy this covered bridge on Buck Forest Road above High Falls at DuPont State Forest.
Near DuPont State Forest Triple Falls Loop
The falls during the winter

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DuPont State Forest Triple Falls Loop

4.5 (20 Ratings)
A great short tour of DuPont to see three impressive waterfalls.
3.2
mi
Distance
478
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.21mi
Distance
478ft
Elevation Gain
478ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,592ft
High Point
2,231ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The hike starts out with a short side trip to Hooker Falls along the Hooker Falls Trail. This is a nearly flat trail that almost qualifies as a suburban path. There are minimal tripping hazards, so you can casually hike along the bank of the river to the falls. While the falls are less than impressive in stature, they are interesting because they span the entire width of the river. There is an observation platform at the end of the trail, adjacent to the falls. From the end of the Hooker Falls Trail, retrace your steps, and head out on the Triple Falls Trail for waterfall number two. This is also a very smooth trail that is well traveled by visitors on their way to to view the trail's namesake Triple Falls. The trail is well-marked to guide visitors to the waterfall views.Once past the fall, the trail continues through a pleasant woodland section until coming to a junction with the High Falls Trail where you'll want to head east. Shortly after this, you'll come to a junction with the Covered Bridge Trail which you'll want to take for a different vantage point of the High Falls. After a short out-and-back spur on the Covered Bridge Trail, continue along the High Falls Trail which will follow along the river with one particularly nice viewpoint of High Falls through an opening in the trees. There is a fairly constant stream of hikers and runners on this trail, so please be courteous to your fellow visitors. The trail is well-marked with signs leading to the falls.

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Contributors
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