DuPont's Tour de Falls: Waterfall Bus Tour
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DuPont State Recreational Forest 1400 Staton Road, Cedar Mountain, North Carolina 28718
If you (or a friend or family member) are not able to hike to the waterfalls at DuPont State Forest, you can ride a shuttle bus to see them! The Friends of DuPont State Forest coordinates the Tour de Falls, a 12-mile waterfall tour by shuttle bus to four popular spots: Triple Falls, High Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia. Shuttles run every 30 minutes from 9 AM until 2:30 PM, allowing you the chance to enjoy each site for as long as you like. Bring snacks and water, since there are no food concessions. And don't forget your camera! Take short hikes to enjoy the beauty of the falls and lake. Volunteers on each shuttle and at the four stops to provide information about the history of the forest and the work now being done to preserve and protect it. Triple Falls and High Falls have covered shelters with picnic tables. The tour takes 3 hours or longer, depending on how much time is spent at each stop. See more DuPont Events.
Tour de Falls is intended to provide families and those with limited hiking abilities a chance to see the beauty of DuPont Forest and some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Southeast. Visitors are encouraged to take short hikes to enjoy the beauty of the falls and lake, all of which provide scenic backdrops for family photos.
The parking lot for the tour is located just up the road from the High Falls access area at 1300 Staton Road in Cedar Mountain, NC (N35(11.356', W082( 37.425'). Advance reservations are not taken. A donation of $6 for ages 6 to 17 and $12 for ages 18 and up is requested. They accept donations by cash or check, but cannot process credit cards. Buses are not handicap-accessible. Pets are not allowed on the buses.
Friends of DuPont Forest is a non-profit organization that works to enrich the recreational experience and preserve the natural resources in DuPont State Recreational Forest. Donations are used to finance construction projects such as shelters and steps at the waterfalls, to maintain 80 miles of trails, and to support research and educational projects that protect historical and natural resources within the Forest.