Hooker Falls Trailhead – Dupont State Forest

We didnt have too much time at hooker falls so we unfortunately didn’t get to do the full hike, but it was a beautiful sight. The Falls themselves are inspiring especially for a Floridan who doesn’t get to seem many water falls. I preferred triple falls a little down the path, but it is a great park.

Waterfall stop no 3, Hooker Falls
This is my least favorite waterfall in DuPont State Park, due to the size. It is smaller compared to Triple Falls and High Falls but it is still beautiful. Plus, it is a short walk from the parking lot for those that choose not to hike.

Great place to bring the family. The hiking trails were not too long and a reward to cool off in the falls. I wish there were some tables to put stuff on. Otherwise, great experience!

Drove here from Maggie valley on way back to Florida. Huge gravel parking lot and well maintained hiking trails to all 3 falls (hooker, high, and triple). There is picnic tables near parking lot in shade (100 yards in on right of hooker trail)…eat lunch. Triple Falls trail has mile hike pretty steep. Plenty of places to rest in shade. The falls itself are 100% worth everything. Couple people in my group jumped in water to cool off. Couple people were trout fishing. Def coming back to relax here again…
THE RUN DOWN: This parking lot is called Hooker Falls Trailhead. Gives you access to view three falls: Hooker, Triple, and High. Best trail to take is Triple Falls Trail. You get to see Triple falls from a distance and at the end of the trail end up at the bottom of High Falls… I would recommend doing this… if you got extra time go see hooker falls afterwards…

Great place to visit with kids. Mine are 5 and 3 and they loved it. Easy to get around and beautiful.

Hooker Falls is a short, easy walk from the parking lot. If the parking lot closest to the road is full, continue towards back for additional parking area. The back area parking seems closer to the trail head too! You can hike to either Hooker Falls or Triple Falls from this area. Hooker falls is the smaller of the two. The trail is gravel and runs along the river… A nice walk. Go see Hooker and then hit Triple. We live in the area and definitely recommend a visit to DuPont to see the falls!

Let’s just get this out of the way upfront. NO, you are not going to find any hookers jumping over the falls here you pervs… LOL! Although that might actually have given this fall a better rating.
It’s a nice leisurely stroll from the parking area and easily accessible for any age. I would say it’s worth seeing, but go prior to visiting the other waterfalls in this trilogy. It doesn’t have the majestic mind blowing awe of Triple Falls or the sheer size of High Falls, but if you’re lucky, you may see a few kayakers having fun.
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Trail Location: Staton Road @ Little River
Roundtrip Length: .6 Miles
Total Elevation Gain: Insignificant (Great for small children)
Trail Difficulty Rating: Easy as rolling out of bed
Waterfall Height: 15’
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