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1.3 miles
Distance
162 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:16:52
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
2,405 ft
Altitude min
2,563 ft
Altitude max
2,557 ft
Altitude start
2,562 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
2,533 ft
Distance climb
3,963 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:16:52
Avg time

High Falls Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dupont State Recreational Forest
    Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #114752 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35322 in Trail Running
    • #3157 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    NCFS

One of the most popular trails in Dupont State Recreational Forest, High Falls Trail is the main route from Triple Falls waterfall to High Falls waterfall and the Covered Bridge, three of the most visited areas in Dupont State Recreational Forest.

High Falls Trail is gravel road for most of its length and since the elevation change from the Triple Falls viewing area to the Covered Bride is pretty great, there are several fairly steep sections on High Falls Trail. For people that have problems walking up steep inclines, your preferred route would be to go directly to the Covered Bridge using either the hiking only section of High Falls Trail or Buck Forest Trail. From there take Covered Bridge Trail to High Falls Trail, right on High Falls Trail down to the viewing area for High Falls, then on down to Triple Falls. Take Triple Falls Trail back to the High Falls Access Area. Triple Falls Trail is still uphill, but it is a much more gradulal climb. (For those with knee problems that make going down steep slopes painful, just reverse this suggested route.)

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  • 12 miles average
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        1 Review & Comments

        3otters
        Wide gravel trail with lots of foot traffic, but a beautiful overlook of the falls on the east side of the loop.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is High Falls Loop located?
        High Falls Loop is located in Dupont State Recreational Forest, Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Dupont State Recreational Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.1915, -82.61737.
        ▼ How hard is High Falls Loop?
        High Falls Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Falls Loop?
        High Falls Loop has 162 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,405 ft to 2,563 ft.
        ▼ Is High Falls Loop a point to point trail?
        High Falls Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is High Falls Loop?
        High Falls Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Falls Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High Falls Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access High Falls Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Falls Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride High Falls Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride High Falls Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is High Falls Loop?
        High Falls Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,305 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,759 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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