Hooker Falls facts for kids
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Hooker Falls, Mar 2007
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| Location | DuPont State Forest, Transylvania County, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°12′08″N 82°37′26″W / 35.202110°N 82.623752°W |
| Type | Block, Cascade |
| Total height | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Number of drops | 2 |
Hooker Falls is a beautiful 14-foot (about 4 meters) waterfall located in the amazing DuPont State Forest in North Carolina. It's a popular spot for visitors to enjoy nature and see stunning views. This waterfall is known for its gentle flow and a wide pool at its base.
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Hooker Falls: A Cool Waterfall to Visit
How Hooker Falls Was Formed
Hooker Falls is part of the Little River. This river flows right through DuPont State Forest. It's one of four important waterfalls you can find along the Little River in this area. The other three are High Falls, Triple Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. These waterfalls were formed over many years by the river carving its way through the rocks.
A Bit of History: Movies and Mills
People living nearby have known about Hooker Falls for a long time. It was named after Edmund Hooker, who ran a mill near the falls in the late 1800s. Back then, it was actually called Mill Shoals Falls.
You might even recognize Hooker Falls from a famous movie! It was featured in the 1992 film Last of the Mohicans. In the movie, characters go over the falls in canoes.
In the 1990s, the land that is now DuPont State Forest was sold to the State of North Carolina. As different parts of the forest were cleaned up, they were opened for everyone to visit and enjoy.
Planning Your Visit to Hooker Falls
Visiting Hooker Falls is quite easy and fun! You can park your car at the special Hooker Falls parking area. From there, it's a short walk of about 1/4 mile (roughly 400 meters) along the Hooker Falls Trail.
There are two great spots to view the falls. The first spot lets you look down at the falls from above. The second spot is across the pool at the bottom, giving you a full view of the entire waterfall.
The DuPont State Forest also tries to make the falls accessible for people with disabilities. If you need more information about this, you can contact the DuPont State Forest directly.
Other Amazing Waterfalls Nearby
If you enjoy Hooker Falls, there are many other beautiful waterfalls to explore in the area! Here are some of them:
- Triple Falls
- High Falls
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Wintergreen Falls
- Connestee Falls and Batson Creek Falls
- Key Falls
- Glen Cannon Falls
- Turley Falls
