Photo: bobistraveling · CC BY 2.0Upper Cascade Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A cascade on Cascade Creek.
The details
- Type
- Cascade
- Watercourse
- Cascade Creek
- Coordinates
- 36.39561, -80.2694
About Upper Cascade Falls
Upper Cascade Falls is a 25-foot cascade in North Carolina, on Cascade Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Upper Cascade Falls 5.8/10 — 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 Upper Cascade Falls?
Upper Cascade Falls drops about 25 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Upper Cascade Falls?
Upper Cascade Falls is a cascade in North Carolina, at 36.39561, -80.2694.
Is Upper Cascade Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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Nearby
Hidden Falls
A cascade on Indian Creek.
0.5 miles away
Window Falls
A 2-tier tiered on Indian Creek.
0.7 miles away
