Photo: Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States · CC0Norton Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier tiered on Norton Creek.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Tiered
- Watercourse
- Norton Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.15681, -83.1503
About Norton Falls
Norton Falls is a 20-foot tiered in North Carolina, on Norton Creek. The water falls in 2 distinct tiers.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Norton Falls 6.7/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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 Norton Falls?
Norton Falls drops about 20 feet across 2 tiers, in North Carolina.
Where is Norton Falls?
Norton Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.15681, -83.1503.
Is Norton Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.7/10.
Gear for the trip
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