Photo: bobistraveling · CC BY 2.0Upper Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A tiered on Yellowstone Prong East Fork Pigeon River.
The details
- Type
- Tiered
- Watercourse
- Yellowstone Prong East Fork Pigeon River
- Coordinates
- 35.31821, -82.8669
About Upper Falls
Upper Falls is a 40-foot tiered in North Carolina, on Yellowstone Prong East Fork Pigeon River.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Upper Falls 7.3/10 — worth the drive. 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 Falls?
Upper Falls drops about 40 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Upper Falls?
Upper Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.31821, -82.8669.
Is Upper Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.3/10.
Gear for the trip
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Nearby
Right Fork Falls
A tiered on Right Fork.
1.1 miles away
Second Falls
A 3-tier tiered on Yellowstone Prong East Fork Pigeon River.
1.1 miles away
