Boxcar Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on North Fork French Broad River.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- North Fork French Broad River
- Coordinates
- 35.19051, -82.8504
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.
Gear for the trip
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