TRIPLE FALLS TRAIL REOPENED
Triple Falls Trail has reopened thanks to the hard work of DuPont State Forest staff. Triple Falls Stairs were badly damaged by Tropical Storm Helene and remain closed at this time for the safety of all visitors.
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 – upper section
- Grassy Creek Trail is open but is currently a wet crossing due to shifted rock steps
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
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 was last modified on: May 21, 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.