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Use |
Present Policy |
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Picnic Shelter Rental | Picnic Shelters are available for rental. Includes limited number of vehicle passes through gates. Fee depends on size of shelter. (i.e. Triple Falls
$50; High Falls $25). Reservations are for the entire
day (9-5). See Official Rules for more details. | Contact Forest Resources Management to make reservation. |
Vehicle Passes to Waterfalls | Vehicle passes are available by reservation for
disabled persons unable to hike to the waterfalls or other destinations.
Reservations may be made between 9am and 5pm for any days except Mondays
and Tuesdays. No charge. | Contact Forest Resources Management to make reservation. |
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Hiking |
This property is open to the public for hiking. |
For hiking information, email Aleen Steinberg
Get color maps, trail descriptions |
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Horseback Riding |
Most trails in the Forest are open to horseback riding. Riding is permitted on trails with the horseback symbol at the trailhead, and prohibited where the horseback symbol is crossed out. |
For equestrian information, email Gwen Hill
See new Equestrian Use page. |
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Biking |
Most trails in the Forest are open to mountain biking. Cycling is permitted on trails with the bicycle symbol at the trailhead, and prohibited where the bicycle symbol is crossed out. |
For Mountain Bike information, email Woody Keen |
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Hunting |
Registered as North Carolina Gamelands. Hunting by lottery only. Deer is typically Friday and Saturday in season; turkey is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in season. No Sunday hunting. |
N.C. Wildlife Resources Information about hunting and fishing in the Forest [Special Hunt Info] |
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Fishing |
With North Carolina fishing license. Streams in the Forest are classified "Wild": - Daily limit: 4 fish
- Minimum size: 7 inches
- Single hook with artificial lure only
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N.C. Wildlife Resources Information about hunting and fishing in the Forest [Fishing Info]
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ATV's Prohibited |
All motorized vehicular use is prohibited inside the Forest (except public roadways) by the N.C. Gamelands regulations. Signs have been posted. Wildlife wardens are presently arresting violators. The fine is $90 for first offense, confiscation of vehicle for repeat offense.
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Camping |
The property is presently not available for public camping. Special permits may be granted for special group events and volunteer activities. |
Contact Forest Resources Management. |