DuPont Forest has one of the best trail systems in the Southeast and is a favorite among hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, anglers, hunters and summer camps. Since the Forest became public, Friends of DuPont has been there to help build, protect, and maintain the trails in partnership with the N.C. Forest Service
We have a dedicated group of volunteers who spend on average more than 2000 hours a year working in the Forest, which equates to an annual economic benefit to the Forest Service in excess of $45,000.
We have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into trails including work on Ridgeline Trail, Rocky Ridge Trail, the Triple Falls staircase, and the Hooker Falls pedestrian bridge.
Volunteer for the Trail Crew or Trash Bash!
Trail Crew
Our volunteer Trail Crew helps keep our trails simply amazing. No experience necessary, and tools and training are provided. For more challenging and difficult work, join our Trail Rehab Crew or enjoy the satisfaction of providing light maintenance with our Light Maintenance Team to keep our trails in great shape. The Trail Rehab Crew meets in the morning every second Saturday, fourth Sunday, fourth Thursday, and the Tuesday following the second Saturday of the month. The Light Maintenance Crew works throughout the month on various days and times to provide a variety of opportunities for volunteers of all ages and abilities.
Watch for upcoming events. Join our Trail Crew Band App to get involved in our ongoing trail maintenance events. Follow DuPont Forest Trail Maintenance on Facebook and Instagram.
You do not have to be a member of Friends of DuPont to participate but it would be a whole lot cooler if you were! Join Friends of DuPont.
Trash Bash
For 20 years our Trash Bash Crew has led the charge to keep DuPont beautiful. Trash Bash is scheduled 5-6 times a year and announced on our events page.
Invasive Plant Removal
Our Invasive Plant Removal crew meets every other Wednesday during the spring, summer, and fall. With the constant flow of people from all over the country, the Forest’s most popular access areas are prime vectors for invasive species including multiflora rose, bittersweet and shrubby lespedeza.
Trail Projects
Thanks to the support from our members, Friends of DuPont Forest helps to finance contracted trail maintenance projects that increase the sustainability of our world-class trail system.
