Carter Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A slide on Elkin Creek.
The details
- Type
- Slide
- Watercourse
- Elkin Creek
- Coordinates
- 36.28861, -80.8848
About Carter Falls
Carter Falls is a 50-foot slide in North Carolina, on Elkin Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Carter Falls 7.5/10 — worth the drive. 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 Carter Falls?
Carter Falls drops about 50 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Carter Falls?
Carter Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 36.28861, -80.8848.
Is Carter Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.5/10.
Gear for the trip
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