Hooker Falls Access Area

"We love the swimming hole/ beach area. The new longer trail is also nice. I'm not sure if the old trail washed out or if the reroited it preemptively. Regardless they did a good job. Easy to get to highfalls, the covered bridge, etc. All great moderate hikes. Low falls access stairs are blocked as of now."

"Short hike to the Falls. Very nice falls and swimming hole. We carried the kayaks down to the falls and paddled down the Little River. The river is tranquil and isolated. Very nice trip."

"One of our favorite waterfall hikes in NC. It's a short walk from the parking down to the falls. Our 6 and 9 yo girls climbed the falls and swam in the base. The water is cold, even in the summer months, but it's quite refreshing. I highly suggest visiting on a weekday in the summer. The weekend crowds are quite large and parking is nearly impossible. Overall a great spot for kids as it's both accessible as well as easy to access the falls."

"The hike was worth the views! So beautiful! People of all ages were hiking to see the falls. Several senior citizens with hiking canes. Our senior dog would have had a hard time with the trail but our young pup did great. Several leashed dogs on trail. Parking was free."

"Easy trail to get to low falls and swimming area. You need to arrive by 10:30 if you want parking even on a weekday."