Dupont State Forest Trail Information

This is your guide to individual trails in Dupont State Forest.

Airstrip Trail

Easy, 2.8mi, Climbs Gently, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 1
Lower end of trail is brand-new; winds slowly up the dry slope below the Airstrip on a moderate grade. Middle section is along the old airstrip itself with a nice view. Not recommended, though, on a hot, sunny day! Final section goes from the old hangar through the woods along a gravel road.

Barn Tr.

Easy, 0.57mi, Climbs Gently, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 2
Travels from the horse barn near Bridal Veil Falls, past the pastures, and uphill past a small creek to join with the [] trail near the bottom of the Airstrip trail. Quickest way to get from the airstrip (and Fawn Lake parking area) to Bridal Veil Falls.

Big Rock

0.84mi, Hilly, Moderately Rough

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 3
Trail is rocky and moderately rough at lower end. Upper end passes over solid granite domes, offering up some nice views of areas within Dupont State Forest.

Boundary Tr.

0.3mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 4

Bridal Veil

Moderate, 1.22mi, Some Hills, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 6
Old roadbed. Sandy sections. Some rocks; not much climbing. Follows river. Ends at DSF boundary. Unsure whether end that leads to Bridal Veil Falls is on private property; it is not posted - however be sure before hiking.

Bridal Veil Falls Rd.

0.53mi, Some Hills, Paved/Graveled

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 5
Gravel road occasionally used by forest service vehicles.

Bridge Rd.

0.86mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 7

Briery Loop Tr.

1.28mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 8

Buck Forest Rd.

3.43mi, Climbs Moderately, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 9
Gravel road near bridge over High Falls; used by park vehicles occasionally. Rest is an old, unmaintained roadbed.

Buck Ridge Rd.

0.72mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 10

Buckhorn Creek Rd.

1.14mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 11

Burnt Mtn.

1.1mi, Hilly, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 12
Travels over the nodescript summit of Burnt Mountain. Steeper on east end. Some rocks & roots, but mostly hardpacked dirt.

Camp Summit Rd.

0.55mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 13

Cart Tr.

0.52mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 14

Cascade Tr.

0.85mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 15

Cedar Rock

1.44mi, Hilly, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 16
Interesting trail passes over the granitic dome of Cedar Rock Mtn. Although the mountain is small by mountain standards, this trail provides some great views and an interesting environment. There are some rocky sections near the bottom; rest is mostly solid rock with patches of moss and low pine trees on either side of the trail.

Chestnut Oak Ridge Tr.

0.46mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 17

Conservation Rd.

Easy, 2.54mi, Hilly, Paved/Graveled

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 18
Maintained gravel road occasionally used by park vehicles.

Corn Mill Shoals Rd.

2.43mi, Hilly, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 19
Old roadbed is no longer maintained. Rocky in places, highly eroded, and some sand. The trail fords the Little River at Corn Mill Shoals; use extreme caution: the rock is EXTREMELY slick and you might find yourself sliding down a cascade. Beyond the shoals, the roadbed turns to a trail and has been re-routed. It winds up the ridge through a pine-oak forest before re-joining the old roadbed. This trail finally ends at Bridal Veil Falls.

E. Stone Mountain Rd.

0.57mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 20

Farmhouse Tr.

0.56mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 21

Fawn Lake Rd.

Easy, 0.74mi, Some Hills, Paved/Graveled

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 22
Gravel road occasionally used by vehicles. Travels around Fawn Lake.

Flat Ridge Tr.

0.26mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 23

Flat Rock Tr.

0.34mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 24

Flatwoods Tr.

0.19mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 25

Frank Street

0.45mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 26

Galax Tr.

0.2mi, Climbs Moderately, Few Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 27
New, short trail winds up through several switchbacks from the Hooker Falls parking area up the hill to the picnic area at Triple Falls. Named for large amounts of galax which grows on the ground in the woods here.

Grassy Creek

0.14mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 30

Grassy Creek Falls

0.28mi, Some Hills, Moderately Rough

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 28
Very short; travels up to the falls. Convoluted trail right before you get to the falls with lots of roots and rocks.

Grassy Creek Rd.

1.19mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 29

Grassy Dam

0.37mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 31

Grassy Loop

0.83mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 32

Guion Rd.

0.66mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 33

Hickory

0.42mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 35

Hickory Mtn. Rd.

2.76mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 34

High Falls

0.73mi, Some Hills, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 36
Rocky old roadbed; eroded in places; wet in places. Follows Little River before turning and climbing up to High Falls overlook. Ends at Buck Forest Road as an actual gravel road.

Holly

1.22mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 37

Hooker Creek Rd.

1.08mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 38

Hooker Falls Rd.

0.25mi, Some Hills, Few Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 39
Old roadbed follows Little River to Hooker Falls. Mostly flat; drops right at falls.

Hooker Ridge Rd.

0.79mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 40

Jim Branch

0.69mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 42

Jim Branch Loop

0.39mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 41

Joanna Mountain

0.27mi, Hilly, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 43
Dead-ends on the backside of Joanna Mountain. Would make a great trail if it traveled to the overlooks on the front of the mountain, but you'll have to bushwhack to get there for now.

Joanna Rd.

4.27mi, Climbs Moderately, Paved/Graveled

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 44
Upgraded gravel road occasionally used by forest service vehicles.

Lake Dense

0.46mi, Some Hills, Few Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 45
Short road travels onto the dam forming Lake Dense. Beyond the dam, leads through pine forest to tiny lake which is spring fed. Both lakes are highly recommended.

Lake Imaging

1.53mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 46

Lake Julia Rd.

0.4mi, Some Hills, Paved/Graveled

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 47
Gravel road occaionally used by forest service vehicles.

Laurel

0.25mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 49

Laurel Ridge

0.96mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 48
Nice trail has been re-routed along much of its length. Travels sidehill below the summit of a steep ridge. Mixed hardwood forest.

Little Briery

0.45mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 50

Little River

1.1mi, Some Hills, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 51
Travels near the little river. Old roadbed. Some rocky sections.

Locust

0.42mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 52

Long Rock

0.12mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 53

Longside

0.75mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 54

Micajah

0.82mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 55

Mine Mountain Loop

1.27mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 56

Moore Cemetery Rd.

0.15mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 57

N. Parking Lot

0.17mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 58

Nooks

0.42mi, Some Hills, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 59
Dead-ends in the Nooks, a spit of land formed by the Little River's meanderings.

Oak Tree

0.51mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 60

Pine Tree

1.21mi

Blaze Color: Blue
Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 61

Pipeline

0.22mi, Hilly, Some Obstacles

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 62
Shortcut between High Falls tr. and Buck Forest Road.

Pitch Pine

0.39mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 63

Plantation Rd.

0.74mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 64

Poplar

0.6mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 68

Poplar Cove Rd.

0.6mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 65

Poplar Hill

0.33mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 67

Poplar Hill Loop

0.24mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 66

Range Loop

0.48mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 69

Reasonover Creek

2.59mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 70

Ridgeline

0.93mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 71

Rifle Range Rd.

0.47mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 72

River Bend

0.27mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 73

Rock Quarry Rd.

1.27mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 74

Rocky Ridge Rd.

1.26mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 75

S. Parking Lot

0.23mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 76

Sandy Tr.

0.49mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 77

Scarlet Oak

0.16mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 78

Sheep Mountain

1.55mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 79

Shoal Creek

1.19mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 80

Shoals

0.36mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 81

Shortcut

0.17mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 82

Stone Mountain

0.28mi

USGS Map Number: 147
Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 83

Switchback

0.63mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 84

Table Rock

0.88mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 85

Tarkiln

0.19mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 87

Tarkiln Branch Rd.

1.39mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 86

Thomas Cemetery Rd.

0.73mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 88

Triple Falls

Easy, 1.03mi, Climbs Moderately, Some Obstacles

Travels from the Hooker Falls parking area up to Triple Falls. Near the parking area the trail is level with a few rocks and wet places; near the falls it climbs very steeply but the surface is mostly smooth.

Turkey

1.04mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 91

Turkey Knob Rd.

1.74mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 90

Twin Oaks

0.31mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 92

Twixt

0.42mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 93

Vista

0.29mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 94

W. Stone Mountain Rd.

0.9mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 95

White Pine

0.5mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 96

Wilkie

0.36mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 97

Wintergreen Falls

0.15mi

Other Map ID: Dupont State Forest 98