Little River, the main stream through DuPont State Forest in our county has been very low all summer and fall. And the water flowing over Hooker Falls has been much reduced. With the recent rain, the river level is back to normal and all the waterfalls along Little River are beautiful.
Hooker Falls is one of the most accessible waterfall in the area, only a short walk (not even a hike) from the parking lot. It is not tall, cascading a mere eleven feet, but it is wide and beautiful nonetheless. Fans of the recent version of "Last of the Mohicans" recall Hooker Falls as the waterfall the canoes went over.
Here is Hooker Falls, taken in the mist last week:
Little River is full and flowing recklessly over the rocks.
Compare the flow with this picture taken last June. Notice all the visible rocks, now hidden with normal flow.
A fisherman takes advantage of the swirling water, wading into the middle of the stream.
The normal flow of water near the horse ford along the trail to Hooker Falls:
How wonderful the rain has been. Transylvania County has been in a drought for two consecutive years. Despite the recent rains, we are still categorized as D3 - Extreme Drought Conditions. All of us are hoping for a wet winter and spring to replenish the water sheds.
