Handpole Branch Falls
North Carolina · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Handpole Branch Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Handpole Branch Falls is in North Carolina. The base sits at roughly 2,601 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 11 minutes from Robbinsville. Source records come from OpenStreetMap.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handpole Branch Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Inside Passage Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Ledbetter Canyon Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| The Notch | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Queens Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Bartram Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is Handpole Branch Falls from a major city?
Handpole Branch Falls is 8 miles from Robbinsville (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.2811, -83.6821
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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