Upper Sam Branch Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A tiered on Sam Branch.
The details
- Type
- Tiered
- Watercourse
- Sam Branch
- Coordinates
- 35.33871, -82.8913
About Upper Sam Branch Falls
Upper Sam Branch Falls is a 80-foot tiered in North Carolina, on Sam Branch.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Upper Sam Branch Falls 8/10 — worth the drive. 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 Sam Branch Falls?
Upper Sam Branch Falls drops about 80 feet, in North Carolina.
Where is Upper Sam Branch Falls?
Upper Sam Branch Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.33871, -82.8913.
Is Upper Sam Branch Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 8/10.
Gear for the trip
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