Upper Cold Branch Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier tiered on Cold Branch.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Tiered
- Watercourse
- Cold Branch
- Coordinates
- 35.34801, -83.9961
About Upper Cold Branch Falls
Upper Cold Branch Falls is a 20-foot tiered in North Carolina, on Cold Branch. 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 Upper Cold Branch Falls 6.2/10 — 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 Upper Cold Branch Falls?
Upper Cold Branch Falls drops about 20 feet across 2 tiers, in North Carolina.
Where is Upper Cold Branch Falls?
Upper Cold Branch Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.34801, -83.9961.
Is Upper Cold Branch Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.2/10.
Gear for the trip
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