The DuPont Forest in North Carolina is know for many things. It was the spot where many scenes in the 2012 box office hit “The Hunger Games” was filmed. It’s where many popular waterfalls can be found, such as Bridal Veil Falls, Hooker Falls, and Triple Falls, to name only a few. And it’s where adventurers can explore nearly 85 miles of trails carved into the flora of the old forest. Another thing adventurers can find in DuPont Forest? An old airport in North Carolina with a landing strip that’s close to half a mile long!
Hop on the moderately rated 5.2-mile trail known as the Reasonover Creek Trail and explore the the landing strip as well as two beautiful mountain lakes and the picturesque Reasonover Creek.
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At 5.2 miles, this trail could potentially take up a morning or an afternoon, depending upon how much you stop to admire the scenery. Typically, it can be hiked in well under three hours.
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On it, you’ll traverse through canopies of hardwoods and also find yourself exposed out in the open underneath the summer sun, so bring sunscreen and plenty of water.
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Take the trail counterclockwise from the start and you’ll first pass by Lake Julia.
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But not before you encounter a tricky water crossing. Watch your footing on the stones as they can be slippery in certain seasons.
AllTrails/Graeme McGufficke After the water crossing, there’s a lovely little footbridge — and then Lake Julia at about the halfway point on this loop.
After Lake Julia, hikers encounter the old landing strip from an airport here in the DuPont Forest.
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At approximately one-half-mile long, it’s an impressive sight.
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Next up is Fawn Lake, a much smaller but nonetheless beautiful mountain lake that’s perfect for a picnic.
AllTrails/John Dawson Together, these two mountain lakes and the old landing strip make an adventure worthy of a morning or an afternoon.
For more on the Reasonover Creek Trail and more photos of this old airport in North Carolina, visit All Trails on the web. Of note: this trail is also a favorite among bikers so be ready to share the trail if you’re hiking!
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After the water crossing, there’s a lovely little footbridge — and then Lake Julia at about the halfway point on this loop.
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Together, these two mountain lakes and the old landing strip make an adventure worthy of a morning or an afternoon.
Explore more of the beautiful DuPont forest by taking another nearby hike where You Can See 4 Waterfalls On One Trail.
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January 01, 1970
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January 01, 1970
The OIYS Visitor Center
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