A FREE Daily Visitor Guide for the North Carolina Mountains and 50+ NC Mountain Cities: Tour the Falls of Dupont Forest by bus

Friday, September 23, 2011

Tour the Falls of Dupont Forest by bus

Septmber 24-25 Tour de Falls Enjoy a 12 mile tour by shuttle bus to four of DuPont State Forest's spectacular sites: Triple Falls, High Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia.

Tour de Falls offers families or those with limited hiking abilities a chance to see the beauty of DuPont Forest and spectacular waterfalls without the long hikes usually required to visit them. 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. Volunteers will be on each bus and at each stop to provide information about the history of the area and our efforts to protect the historical and natural resources within this 10,400 acre forest. Light refreshments will be

available in the lodge overlooking Lake Julia, which is the last stop on the tour.

DuPont State Recreational Forest is located near Brevard, spanning both Henderson and Transylvania counties. 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 (N35E11.356', W082E 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 by cash or check (no credit cards. Buses are not handicap-accessible. Dogs are not allowed on the buses.

The event is sponsored by Friends of DuPont Forest, a non-profit organization working to enrich the recreational experience and preserve the natural resources in DuPont State Recreational Forest.

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