Triple Falls Trail | Three Cascades on the Little River in DuPont Forest

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Triple Falls is worth a stop for the way the Little River spills over three distinct ledges. From the overlook you can see how the whole waterfall fits together, and the gravel paths make it easy to spend more time in this part of DuPont.

Triple Falls Trail main trail photo — Photos via AllTrails and its hiking community.

Hike at a glance

DuPont State Recreational Forest near Cedar Mountain
2.6 miles | 393 feet of gain | Moderate | 1 to 1.5 hours

What the hike is like

Use the saved AllTrails map to follow the full 2.6-mile outing. The Hooker Falls parking area is a common starting point for Triple Falls. Follow the signed route toward the overlook and expect a noticeably steeper uphill stretch on the way in.

The North Carolina Forest Service lists the Triple Falls stairs as closed. Plan to see the falls from the open overlook and obey signs at the stair entrance. Hooker Falls and High Falls are separate stops with their own routes and access notices.

Before you go

Arrive early on weekends, keep dogs leashed and stay back from slick rock and swift water. Check the forest's closure page if you want to add High Falls or make a longer day of it.