Photo: hakkun · CC BY-SA 3.0Big Bear Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A horsetail on Mingo Creek.
The details
- Type
- Horsetail
- Watercourse
- Mingo Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.53185, -83.27451
About Big Bear Falls
Big Bear Falls is a 150-foot horsetail in North Carolina, on Mingo Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Big Bear Falls 8.2/10 — worth the drive. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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 Big Bear Falls?
Big Bear Falls drops about 150 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Big Bear Falls?
Big Bear Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.53185, -83.27451.
Is Big Bear Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 8.2/10.
Gear for the trip
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