Plungeworthy
5.6/ 10
NORTH CAROLINA · WATERFALL · 35.19051, -82.8504

Boxcar Falls

Worth a detour

Is it plungeworthy?

12feet tall

A plunge on North Fork French Broad River.

Scale27/60
Documentation15/20
Character14/20

The details

Type
Plunge
Watercourse
North Fork French Broad River
Coordinates
35.19051, -82.8504
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About Boxcar Falls

Boxcar Falls is a 12-foot plunge in North Carolina, on North Fork French Broad River.

It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.

Plungeworthy rates Boxcar Falls 5.6/10 — 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 Boxcar Falls?

Boxcar Falls drops about 12 feet, in North Carolina.

Where is Boxcar Falls?

Boxcar Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.19051, -82.8504.

Is Boxcar Falls worth visiting?

Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.6/10.

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