Wintergreen Falls
Wintergreen
Falls
Wintergreen Falls is accessed from the Guion Farm access off Sky Valley Rd. I was the least impressed with this waterfall than any of the others in DuPont, but that's not too say I wouldn't go back. There was no one else on this trail except a couple of horseback riders which is a nice change from the main waterfalls. If you are looking for a secluded spot with falling water and a small pool, this might be worth checking out. The hike is fairly easy and just less than 1.5 miles. Most of it is along an old road, but there's a short scramble and rock hop up to the waterfall. The kids might not get anything out of this one unless they are waterfall junkies like me.
The Guion Farm access is popular with horseback riders so please show respect for these folks. The lot is big to allow the trucks and horse trailers to turn around. From the info board, head out across the field to the far end and pick up the Tarkiln Branch Trail heading SW. When you get to the 1st fork stay to the right. At about 1 mile in, take the left fork on to Wintergreen Falls Trail. This trail ends after about 1/2 mile just past a horse hitching post. You have to scramble a bit to get up to the base of the falls.
