Barbara Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A fan on Catheys Creek.
The details
- Type
- Fan
- Watercourse
- Catheys Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.2388, -82.82452
About Barbara Falls
Barbara Falls is a 35-foot fan in North Carolina, on Catheys Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Barbara Falls 6.7/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Barbara Falls?
Barbara Falls drops about 35 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Barbara Falls?
Barbara Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.2388, -82.82452.
Is Barbara Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.7/10.
Gear for the trip
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