TURKEY KNOB BRIDGE CLOSED
The bridge located on Turkey Knob Trail approximately one-half mile from the Pinnacle Mountain gate is closed. The trail will still be open up to the bridge and can still be used as an “out-and-back trail” as far as the bridge.
TRAIL CLOSURES – Due to Tropical Storm Helene
Temporary Trail Closures / Advisories Include:
- Grassy Creek Bridge is out and repairs are not expected until sometime after 2025
- Buck Forest Road between Lake Imaging Road and Conservation Road
- Triple Falls Stairs
- Flatwoods Trail
- Stone Mountain Trail – above intersection with Switchback Trail
- Grassy Creek Trail rock steps have been replaced
The following trails will remain closed in accordance with the Master Recreation Plan:
- Barn Trail
- Bridal Overlook Trail
- Cart Trail
- Grassy Meadow Trail
- Joanna Road – from Grassy Creek Trail to Pinnacle Mountain Road
- Kids Bike Trail
- Lake View Loop
- Nooks Trail
- Poplar Hill Loop – north half
- Sandy Trail
- Table Rock Trail
Triple Falls Trail has been reopened as of May 21, 2025.
Little River Trail has been reopened as of December 24, 2024.
Burnt Mountain Trail has been reopened as of December 5, 2024.
DUPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST OPENED:
DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) reopened Friday, Nov. 1, allowing visitors to enjoy recreational opportunities with a number of trail closures still in place in 2025.
Despite significant recovery efforts, several forest features continue to remain closed and it’s imperative that visitors adhere to all closures. Using a closed trail is an enforceable offense under the N.C. Administrative Code, which provides regulation for North Carolina state forests.
Grassy Creek Bridge remains closed, significantly impacting visitors entering DSRF from the Lake Imaging or the Guion Farm access areas. The bridge closure resulted in the closure of Buck Forest Road from its intersections with Lake Imaging Road and Conservation Road. Visitors who have previously used this section of Buck Forest Road are advised to plan alternative routes.
Updated as of: November 14, 2025
For updates on trail and road closures, visit: www.dupontstaterecreationalforest.com. Information is also available at the DuPont Forest visitor center and parking area kiosks.