Shunkawauken Falls
North Carolina · 148-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Shunkawauken Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. It drops roughly 148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunkawauken Falls (this page) | — | 148 ft | — | — | — |
| Lower Horse Creek Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Fungi Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Rainy Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Green Grotto Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Turtle Rock Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Shunkawauken Falls?
Shunkawauken Falls is 148 feet (45 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Shunkawauken Falls from a major city?
Shunkawauken Falls is 2 miles from Columbus (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.2728, -82.2149
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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