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.
REASONOVER CREEK TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS / CLOSURES
Reasonover Creek Trail will have intermittent and difficult to predict closures of the whole trail — most often concentrated around the weekends but not exclusively. The trail will remain closed between Lake Julia and Turkey Knob Double Track.
The Reasonover Creek Trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) is undergoing improvements that will result in temporary trail closures. Improvements to the 3.5-mile-long trail are part of the DSRF Master Recreation Plan that will accommodate a high level of recreational use while improving environmental sustainability, increasing longevity, reducing erosion and protecting the water quality of nearby streams.
DSRF officials anticipate work to begin Monday, June 9 with completion expected by December 2025. The work will be supervised by DSRF staff and will be completed in stages to limit the number of trail closures along Reasonover Creek Trail. Visitors are asked to respect all trail closures while visiting the forest.
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.
Visitors should expect to use caution as they may encounter changes to trail conditions such as increased erosion, uneven trail surfaces and narrowed trail treads where tree damage has occurred. While DSRF staff have mitigated as many hazards as possible. Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for their visit and consult the kiosk and map for trail updates and alternative routes.
This page is current as of: October 15, 2025
NC Forest Service
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.