WNC Trail Runner put together an awesome trail run through DuPont State Forest. This 22 mile fun run was a great way to explore DuPont and see all six waterfalls. There was no entry fee and no course markings. We were provided with written directions and a map to follow...
We got to meet some new friends as there were runners who came from Charlotte, NC and Blowing Rock, NC to participate. It was also nice to finally meet Kelly, just sorry we weren't able to keep up with him during the run!
WNC Trailrunners: Before we moved to Asheville, Bart happened upon the WNC Trailrunners blog hosted by Adam Hill and followed every update. We felt as if we knew Adam long before we actually had the opportunity to meet him. Adam is the spark that kindles the fire in this unique group of trailrunners that now has a huge following. We are fortunate to have such a group in our local running community.
http://wnctrailrunner.wikispaces.com/
Here are some of our pictures including all of the waterfalls and other sites along the way...
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| Adam Hill, the half naked guy standing on the tree stump to the far left, providing information and directions at the start of the run |
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| We had to cross "Little River". The cyclist made it across too. The picture below is while I was crossing "Little River" It didn't look so little when I was in the middle! |
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| Bridal Veil Falls. We decided not to climb to the upper falls because it was very slippery and after finding out at least 3 other people had already left skin on the rocks. The Upper Bridal Veil is where they filmed the "behind the waterfall" scene in Last of the Mohicans. |
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Lou, Martha, Doug, Terri and Bart
Parting ways from our new friends who were running the 10 mile option of the run. After this, Bart and I became the unofficial sweep for the 22 mile course.
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| Lake Julia |
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| Sorry Bart, If I'm going to camp out, there has to be a working bathroom! |
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| Wintergreen falls |
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| This is one of the craziest trees we've ever seen! |
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Thomas Cemetery: The Thomas family owned a large portion of the forest that included three waterfalls. Thomas family deeds to the forest land, recorded in Buncombe County, date back to 1799
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| Grassy Creek Falls. We didn't realize we should have went further down the trail to see the bottom |
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| We saw this Great Blue Heron at the upper portion of Grassy Creek Falls |
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| Covered Bridge |
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| High Falls |
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| High Falls |
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| Triple Falls |
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| Bottom of Triple Falls |
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| Hooker Falls. Kids were having fun climbing behind the falls then letting the water push them out! |
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| Hooker Falls |
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| Relaxing and enjoying a soak after our long adventure! |
Video of kids having fun climbing behind Hooker Falls then letting the water push them out!
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