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Hooker Falls

📍 Cedar Mountain, NC🥾 0.3 mi round trip · easy🎟 Free (forest open 5am-10pm daily)

A easy 0.3-mile waterfall.

Getting there

easy0.3 mi round tripDog-friendlySwimming allowed

Free (forest open 5am-10pm daily)

Our take

Day-use access: Free (forest open 5am-10pm daily). Trail: 0.3 miles round trip. Difficulty: Easy.

Notable: dogs allowed, swimming permitted away from the base.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Appalachian waterfalls run fullest after winter and spring rain and snowmelt.

How long to budget

under an hour

Who it suits

Good for

  • an easy outing
  • bringing your dog
  • a summer cool-off
  • a quick walk

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Hooker Falls?

Free (forest open 5am-10pm daily)

How do I get to Hooker Falls?

Via a 0.3-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Hooker Falls?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

Is swimming allowed at Hooker Falls?

Yes, per the managing agency — conditions and safety vary by season, so use judgment regardless.

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail0.3 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitFree (forest open 5am-10pm daily)
Managing agencyNorth Carolina Forest Service — DuPont State Recreational Forest
DogsAllowed
SwimmingAllowed
ADA accessNot published
CountyTransylvania County
RegionBlue Ridge Mountains
Official pageView source ↗

Source

ncagr.gov

NC Forest Service DuPont State Recreational Forest official FAQ, checked Aug 2026. Swimming permitted away from the immediate base per the forest's 300ft-from-falls rule.

Checked August 2026.