Say Hi to High Falls

DuPont State Park High Falls

Waterfalls can come in all shapes and sizes, from the small stream cascading over a rock face to a raging river flowing out of a cliff side. High Falls is one of western North Carolina's largest, most spectacular waterfall attractions. This towering waterfall is located along the Little River within the DuPont State Forest. For a perspective of High Falls massive size compare the glimpse of the covered bridge at the top of the waterfall to to the overall waterfall size.

The water divides into two sections as it makes its way down the hillside. A large rock protrudes out of the heart of the waterfall. This scene reminds me of a shaggy dog. The two sections of the flowing water looks like the hairy, shaggy face and the large rock in the middle of the waterfall looks like a nose. The ripple near the waterfall top would be the shaggy hair covering the eyes.

High Falls is one of a series of waterfalls within the DuPont State Park that is fed by the Little River. Other waterfalls along this section of Little River include Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Exploring DuPont State Park makes a great day adventure. All of these waterfalls are close enough to view in one day, yet far enough apart to provide an entertaining hiking adventure.

View of Little River from the Covered Bridge

The covered bridge at the top of High Falls adds character to the waterfall. From the observation area inside the covered bridge it is hard to get a perspective of the waterfall's height. The water seems to flow to a point just beyond the bridge and then suddenly vanish.

High Falls can be reached with a short hike from one of the nearby parking lots. Parking at the bottom parking lot will bring the visitor to Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, then High Falls with Bridal Veil Falls requiring a brisk hike to reach.

Waterfall viewing is just one activity for the DuPont State Park visitor. Other activities include, fishing lakes; hiking, mountain bike, and horseback riding trails; and covered picnic tables.