Trail and Access Area Closures and Advisories - Click to read more

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Big Rock Trail will be closed on Thursday April 18th for a prescribed burn. For your safety, please respect all barricades and closure notices.
Staircase at Triple Falls is closed. For your safety, please respect all barricades and closure notices and view Triple Falls from the trail.

Flatwoods Trail is closed to accommodate timber activity. Please be safe and choose a different trail.

Farmhouse Trail has been rerouted to the intersection of Sky Valley Road and Buck Forest Road to accommodate timber activity.

Barn Trail is closed.

Sandy Trail is closed.

Prescribed Burns Planned for April 2024 - Click to read more

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The NC Forest Service plans to conduct additional prescribed burns during April 2024. These burns aim to reduce the risk of wildfire while enhancing habitat for native plants and animals. The timing of a prescribed burn depends on multiple factors, so short notice is necessary when choosing a day for a burn. Areas still targeted for spring 2024 prescribed burns include:
- Big Rock (DuPont State Recreational Forest)
- Short Cut Trail (Holmes Educational State Forest)
For your safety, please follow all posted trail closures, avoid areas involved in the prescribed burn and be aware that you will see and smell smoke in those areas.

About

DuPont State Recreational Forest will provide an exemplary model of scientifically sound, ecologically-based natural resource management for the social and economic benefit of its diverse community of users.

More About the Forest:

In 2011 DuPont State Forest was designated as a State Recreational Forest by the North Carolina General Assembly to be managed primarily for natural resource preservation, scenic enjoyment and recreational purposes. These include horseback riding, hiking, bicycling, hunting and fishing.

The forest, featuring spectacular waterfalls, unique ecological communities, lakes and an extensive trail system, is managed by the North Carolina Forest Service, part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Visitors to the forest should be prepared for a rugged outdoor experience. DuPont has limited options for public drinking water and no food services. While cellphone service is limited, free wireless internet service is available at the Visitor Center, which also offers trail maps and a knowledgeable staff to help you plan your time on the forest.