Hooker FallsHooker Falls
Hooker Falls is a beautiful waterfalls that is about 15 feet high located in Dupont State Forest. It is an easy short walk (1/4 mile) from the parking lot to the falls. You will first come to an observation deck at the top of the falls. Then continue down hill on the trail to the basin of the falls. This is the only waterfall in DuPont State Forest that is safe for swimming and is very popular. You can also kayak from Cascade Lake up to the waterfall. Bring the family and have a picnic and swim in the basin of the falls.
There is a observation area above the falls, and you can continue on the trail to reach the base of the falls.
From Hooker Falls you can hike one mile to Triple Falls and 1.5 miles to High Falls.
There are porta johns at the parking area at Hooker Falls.
Lakes that are suitable for swimming are Dense Lake (access it from the Visitor's Center) and Fawn Lake on the back side of Dupont Forest. Fawn Lake is remote and not easy to access.
DuPont State Recreational Forest Hours: 5:00a - 10:00p
