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Wintergreen Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Hendersonville, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 3.4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wintergreen Falls' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Easygoing path leads to a waterfall in DuPont State Recreational Forest.
What runners say about Wintergreen Falls
“Wintergreen Falls is a scenic 20-foot waterfall on Grassy Creek.”
“Nice waterfall with a pretty easy trail, about a mile and a half walk from the parking lot”
Hiked this back in early April on a pleasant morning. Started at the main visitor’s center parking lot at 8:15 AM. Was a 3.4 mile hike, which took about 1 hour to get to. Only met about 5 other hikers/bikers on the trail, but no one at the falls while I was there. A nice hike.
Very easy 3.5miles out and back waterfall trail. The waterfall is 25ft. We definitely plan on hiking this trail again with my fit elderly parents.
Great afternoon adventure. 1.5 mile hike in and 1.5 out. We were only ones there today and we spent 3 hours playing in the water. Not a hard hike, uphill on way out though. So worth it.
Beautiful waterfall attraction. Slippery, not easily accessible swimming hole but still fun to wade in. Many parking spots at trailhead and nobody else was at the spot today. Gorgeous trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice waterfall with a pretty easy trail, about a mile and a half walk from the parking lot”
“From the large parking area, head south on Tarkiln Branch Road for about a mile and turn on Wintergreen Falls Trail.”
“Great hike in length, incline, and reward.”
“Only saw a few other people and dogs on the trail as we hiked back.”
Plan your run at Wintergreen Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance3.4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedupontforest.com
- Phone+1 828-877-6527
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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