Upper Cold Branch Falls
North Carolina · 39-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Upper Cold Branch Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. It drops roughly 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cold Branch Falls (this page) | — | 39 ft | — | — | — |
| Lower Cold Branch Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Violet Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Sand Creek Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Bemis Camp Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Wolf Laurel Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Upper Cold Branch Falls?
Upper Cold Branch Falls is 39 feet (12 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Upper Cold Branch Falls from a major city?
Upper Cold Branch Falls is 11 miles from Robbinsville (about 15 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.3478, -83.9959
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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