Palmetto Guide and our group for the day, minus the lady taking the picture of us.
After leaving Triple Falls we hiked along the river and arrived shortly at High Falls. High Falls is quite spectacular in it's own right. There is a beautiful covered bridge that sits at the top of the Falls. High Falls is probably photographed more than any in Dupont Forest, because there are two easy trails that lead you right up to it.
This is a creative shot I have been trying to get for about 6 months with my GoPro...The picture was shot with the camera half in the water and half out of the water of High Falls.
A few more shots of High Falls, the upper shot is from the base of the falls, and the lower picture is from the High Falls viewing area.
We next made our push out to the beautiful and inspiring Bridal Veil Falls. From High Falls it is about 1.5 miles to get out to Bridal Veil Falls. On our way we passed by Lake Julian, and the spillway of Lake Julian. This lake is a great place to take a break or eat some lunch. It is also a great place to go kayaking, although a little tough to get the kayaks back this far it is well worth it. Great fishing and extremely clear water makes it a great place to go and see.
The weather was really playing to our favor on this Summer morning, with nice temps ,and a slight breeze it does not get much better. We continued to make our way out towards Bridal Veil, but you must stop and admire the Lake Julian spillway area. Dupont uses this area to plant small tree growth, and the spillway is the start of an amazing small river, which also produces great fishing.
Lake Julian Spillway, absolutely breathe taking....
Once passing by Lake Julian you are not far at all form Bridal Veil Falls. The hiking was quick and ease because of the gravel Fire Road. Within about 15mins we arrived at the very unique and picturesque Bridal Veil Falls. You may ask why is this waterfall so unique, well the movie Last of the Mohicans was filmed in this area. Also the upper section of Bridal Veil you can climb in behind the waterfall for a different look at the falls. If you decide to climb behind the falls be extremely careful, and watch for slick areas for the mist coming off of the waterfall.
This is the first view you have of Bridal Veil Falls, very beautiful and very peaceful. This is where we decide we would take a break, relax and have some lunch. After lunch Dave and I made the choice to push up to the Upper Section of Bridal Veil. Dave had never been up to the Upper Section, so I guided us up along side the Lower section. Of course I could not resist the temptation of climbing in behind the Upper Section of Bridal Veil.
Dave and I heading up to the Upper Section of Bridal Veil Falls, in the distance is the Upper Section.
Palmetto Guide in behind Bridal Veil Falls, you will get a little wet, and please be very careful if you decide to go behind the falls. It is safe, but it also slick, because of the heavy mist from the falls.
After messing around long enough we decide to meet back up with the rest of group and start making our way back towards Hooker Falls area and parking lot. We had about a 3 mile hike back out, but we were able to make quick work of it with everyone refreshed after our lunch and break.
If you get a chance head up to Dupont Forest or if you would like a guided hike please let us know, and we will be more than happy to show you around the entire Dupont area. Dupont Forest is very well maintained by it's great and helpful Rangers. It is very easy to access Dupont since it is just across the SC?NC State line. With over 11,000 acres for you to explore and over 100 trails this is one special area of the country.
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