Mitchell Falls
North Carolina · 33-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Mitchell Falls is a waterfall in Yancey County, North Carolina. It drops roughly 33 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Falls (this page) | — | 33 ft | — | — | — |
| Blue Sea Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Middle Fork Rock Creek Falls | 2 mi | 79 ft | — | — | — |
| Galvladi Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Falling Water Branch Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Guyot Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Mitchell Falls?
Mitchell Falls is 33 feet (10 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Mitchell Falls from a major city?
Mitchell Falls is 9 miles from Montreat (about 13 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.7766, -82.2826
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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