Hooker
Falls
7-31-20 Hooker Falls is accessed from the Hooker Falls parking area and is the easiest waterfall to get to in DuPont State Forest. The hike used to be along a gravel road, but has been rerouted. I haven't seen the new trail, but from what I've read it's wide with a gravel substrate. Trail reviews say the trail is just over 1/4 mile one way. The large pool at the base has become a very popular swimming hole, so be prepared for insanely large crowds during the summer months. If you don't get there early, you might not get a parking spot. This is a fairly safe swimming area in normal conditions since the waters below the waterfall are part of Cascade Lake.
Directions: From the intersection of US64 east of Brevard and Crab Creek Rd, drive 4.2 miles on Crab Creek Rd and turn right on to DuPont Rd. Drive 3.1 miles and turn right into the Hooker Falls Access parking area. There are 2 parking areas - a lower and upper. If there are a lot of vehicles already and you see a spot in the lower lot, you might want to grab it before someone else does. This access area was improved a few years back. The parking lot is now bigger and a new foot bridge over the Little River allows access to the Triple Falls Trail and above without having to cross the busy road.
As I mentioned above, I haven't been on the new trail to the waterfall. Here's the link from the AllTrails site. My guess is that the trail head is very easy to spot and the trail is well marked. It comes close to the base of the waterfall. Stay off of the top of the waterfall! Even though the waterfall is less than 15' high, you can still slip and crack your skull or other important body parts. Remember that rock is harder than bone!