Triple Falls - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Triple Falls
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Brevard
Rating:
Directions:	From the Hooker Falls parking lot on Staton Road, cross over Staton Road, carefully watching for traffic. Walk along shoulder of road towards bridge and cross bridge. Find stepping stones and descend to the Little River on the opposite side of the bridge from parking area. Find the trail running parallel to the river and hike upstream about 1000' on level ground. Trail then bends to the right and ascends another 1000' feet up a steep slope. Find view of Triple Falls on your left. There is a trail down to the falls further up on the left. Return the same way, or continue up to High Falls.
Total Hike Distance:	2.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Triple Falls Staton Road
Trails Used:	Hooker, Triple, High Falls
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	Dupont State Forest close to Pisgah National Forest http://www.dupontforest.com/attractions.asp
Best Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs, Horses
Road Conditions:	Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	Crowded but beautiful day - trails moist, sun warm, water COLD!