Onion Falls
Drop everything
Is it plungeworthy?
A slide on West Fork Tuckasegee River.
The details
- Type
- Slide
- Watercourse
- West Fork Tuckasegee River
- Coordinates
- 35.19741, -83.1526
About Onion Falls
Onion Falls is a 240-foot slide in North Carolina, on West Fork Tuckasegee River.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Onion Falls 9.2/10 — drop everything. 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 Onion Falls?
Onion Falls drops about 240 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Onion Falls?
Onion Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.19741, -83.1526.
Is Onion Falls worth visiting?
Drop everything — Plungeworthy rates it 9.2/10.
Gear for the trip
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