Lower Dismal Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A cascade on Dismal Creek.
The details
- Type
- Cascade
- Watercourse
- Dismal Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.18491, -82.9709
About Lower Dismal Falls
Lower Dismal Falls is a 30-foot cascade in North Carolina, on Dismal Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Lower Dismal Falls 6.5/10 — 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 Lower Dismal Falls?
Lower Dismal Falls drops about 30 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Lower Dismal Falls?
Lower Dismal Falls is a cascade in North Carolina, at 35.18491, -82.9709.
Is Lower Dismal Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.5/10.
Gear for the trip
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