Closed Trails and Areas at DuPont State Recreational Forest

--May 12, 2025--

Due to needed parking lot maintenance and work, forest officials at DuPont State Recreational Forest are implementing a public closure for the Hooker Falls parking/access area Wednesday, May 14 – Thursday, May 15. Visitors are asked to plan accordingly.

• During this planned closure, visitors can access Hooker Falls via the Lake Imaging Access Area. Use Holly Road to reach Hooker Falls Trail.
• Visitors are asked to also note that during this planned closure, the public restrooms will remain open.

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--May 7, 2025--

Rangers are implementing closures due to work being done near the pedestrian bridge in the Hooker Falls Access Area. Beginning Monday, May 5, the following areas will be closed to the public:

• the path between the kiosk in the Hooker Falls Access Area and the lower lot’s dumpster
• the area around the Hooker Falls Access Area kiosk
• the wading area below the Hooker Falls Access Area pedestrian bridge

These areas will only be closed during weekdays, remaining open and available during weekends.

Visitors are asked to avoid these areas during closure to ensure work can be done quickly and safely.

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Due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, the following trails and areas are closed and unavailable to visitors:

• Barn Trail
• Bridal Overlook Trail
• Cart Trail
• Flatwoods Trail
• Grassy Creek Bridge – at the intersection of Buck Forest Road and Lake Imaging
• Grassy Meadow Trail
• Lake View Loop
• Nooks Trail
• Poplar Hill Loop - north half
• Sandy Trail
• Stone Mountain Trail - upper section
• Table Rock Trail
• Triple Falls Stairs
• Triple Falls Trail 

Visitors should expect to encounter changes to trail conditions such as increased erosion, uneven trail surfaces and narrowed trail treads. While DSRF staff have mitigated as many hazards as possible, visitors are advised to be cautious, allow extra time for their visit and plan alternative routes.