Northrup Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Big Branch Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Big Branch Creek
- Coordinates
- 36.35821, -84.8719
About Northrup Falls
Northrup Falls is a 63-foot plunge in Tennessee, on Big Branch Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Northrup Falls 7.3/10 — 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 Northrup Falls?
Northrup Falls drops about 63 feet, in Tennessee.
Where is Northrup Falls?
Northrup Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee, at 36.35821, -84.8719.
Is Northrup Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.3/10.
Gear for the trip
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