McKinney Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A horsetail on Mill Creek.
The details
- Type
- Horsetail
- Watercourse
- Mill Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.14211, -82.9699
About McKinney Falls
McKinney Falls is a 85-foot horsetail in North Carolina, on Mill Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates McKinney Falls 7.6/10 — 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 McKinney Falls?
McKinney Falls drops about 85 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is McKinney Falls?
McKinney Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.14211, -82.9699.
Is McKinney Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.6/10.
Gear for the trip
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