3 Waterfalls @ DuPont - 4 Miles Moderate

Autumn has started its magic power to draw vivid images in nature. Crispy sky and cool temperatures are making outdoor activities more attractive. Let's spend a day out to enjoy the beauty of nature and get social with other like-minded individuals.

Hike Details - Hooker Falls Loop via Triple Falls Trail and High Falls Trail
Distance - 4 miles mixed with Easy and Moderate activity level
Elevation - 400 feet
Hike duration - 2.5 hours
Start time - 10:00 am
Meet up & Parking location -
DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718

For carpools please coordinate in the comments. Recommended carpool meet up location -
parking lot at Rose Discount Store in Belmont
605 Park St, Belmont, NC 28012

* It is about 2~2.5 hours from this location to Dupont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
* Please consider sharing gas/mileage cost if you choose carpool. Members may use the message/comment function on Meetup platform for communication.

After Hike lunch options - * both restaurants are on the way back to Charlotte
Dairi-O of Hendersonville (30 min from Dupont Forest parking)
140 Upward Rd, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
https://dairio.com/menu/

Red Bridges BBQ Lodge (1.5 hours from Dupont Forest parking)
2000 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28150
https://www.bridgesbbq.com

Remarks:
Since we will hike and see the waterfalls, some areas are slippery especially where with falling leaves on the path and rocks. Hiking shoes with a good profile/grip are recommended. The hike is considered as a mixture of easy and moderate. Feel free to bring hiking poles (rubber tips for rocks recommended) if it fits you better.

Dogs - No dogs please as we may encounter many other hikers on the path.

* Cellular Network and GPS may have limited access in the DuPont Forest area. Please download the map on your phone in advance.
Google Maps tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76jRPFM1ilg
* If you want to bring friends, please have them registered with the Meetup Group (Charlotte Piedmont Hiking Club) in advance and get approved, then sign up for this event so you may enjoy the hike altogether.
* For all the hikers, please update your profile with a photo showing clearly of your face, your formal First name, last name or initial.

The organizer and host of this trip are volunteers, and are not professional guide. The function of the role is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety. Guests (+1s) are not allowed on this trip but may signup individually. Waterfalls can be dangerous and may even be fatal. By attending this event you agree to not act recklessly around the waterfalls. All hikers are responsible to follow all park rules concerning them.
In addition, you are acknowledging that you agree to the Meetup terms of service especially paragraph 6.2: https://www.meetup.com/terms/