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Triple Falls (DuPont State Forest)

📍 Cedar Mountain
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 N/A
Water Temp
🟡 Moderate
Difficulty
📅 N/A for swimming — viewing/photography only
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Multiple regional guides state Hooker Falls is DuPont's only safe swimming waterfall — do not present Triple Falls as an equivalent swim spot without confirming current park guidance.
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🟡 Moderate Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Triple Falls (DuPont State Forest)

One of DuPont's most photographed waterfalls (featured in major films), but sources are explicit that it is not the safe-swim spot in the forest — treat as scenic/viewing only.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 N/A
Best Season
📅 N/A for swimming — viewing/photography only
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Three-tiered waterfall — NOT a designated swim spot
Managed By
NC Forest Service (DuPont State Recreational Forest)
County
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
DuPont State Recreational Forest, Cedar Mountain, NC

Access Notes:
Scenic overlook trail; multiple sources note Hooker Falls is the ONLY DuPont waterfall considered safe to swim at

GPS Coordinates
35.1953, -82.6171
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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