Middle Upper Thompson Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A cascade on Thompson River.
The details
- Type
- Cascade
- Watercourse
- Thompson River
- Coordinates
- 35.05041, -82.9838
About Middle Upper Thompson Falls
Middle Upper Thompson Falls is a 35-foot cascade in North Carolina, on Thompson River.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Middle Upper Thompson Falls 7.2/10 — 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 Middle Upper Thompson Falls?
Middle Upper Thompson Falls drops about 35 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Middle Upper Thompson Falls?
Middle Upper Thompson Falls is a cascade in North Carolina, at 35.05041, -82.9838.
Is Middle Upper Thompson Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.2/10.
Gear for the trip
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