Step Around Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier cascade on Toxaway River.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Cascade
- Watercourse
- Toxaway River
- Coordinates
- 35.08197, -82.89988
About Step Around Falls
Step Around Falls is a 10-foot cascade in North Carolina, on Toxaway River. 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 Step Around Falls 6/10 — 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 Step Around Falls?
Step Around Falls drops about 10 feet across 2 tiers, in North Carolina.
Where is Step Around Falls?
Step Around Falls is a cascade in North Carolina, at 35.08197, -82.89988.
Is Step Around Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6/10.
Gear for the trip
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