Photo: hakkun · CC BY-SA 3.0Upper Mingo Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A fan on Mingo Creek.
The details
- Type
- Fan
- Watercourse
- Mingo Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.53181, -83.2739
About Upper Mingo Falls
Upper Mingo Falls is a 20-foot fan in North Carolina, on Mingo Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Upper Mingo Falls 6.1/10 — 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 Mingo Falls?
Upper Mingo Falls drops about 20 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Upper Mingo Falls?
Upper Mingo Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.53181, -83.2739.
Is Upper Mingo Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.1/10.
Gear for the trip
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