Waterfall in Swain, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Tom Branch Falls

Waterfall

Swain County, NC

Tom Branch Falls offers an 80-foot waterfall reached by a 1,000-foot walk on a wide, flat Deep Creek trail with a creekside bench.

  • Visitors seeking a short, relatively flat walk to a waterfall
  • Waterfall viewing from a creekside bench
  • Combining waterfall visits with Juneywhank Falls and Indian Creek Falls

Mingo Falls

Waterfall

Big Cove Community ᎪᎸᏅᏱ, NC

Juney Whank Falls

Waterfall

Bryson City, NC

Juney Whank Falls is part of Deep Creek’s trio of waterfalls, where visitors can walk to three sparkling waterfalls.

  • Visitors seeking a walk to multiple waterfalls
  • Waterfall sightseeing in the Bryson City and Swain County area
  • Combining Juney Whank Falls with Tom Branch and Indian Creek Falls

Indian Creek Falls

Waterfall

Swain County, NC

Tom Branch Falls offers an 80-foot waterfall reached by a 1,000-foot walk on a wide, flat Deep Creek trail with a creekside bench.

  • Visitors seeking a short, relatively flat walk to a waterfall
  • Waterfall viewing from a creekside bench
  • Combining waterfall visits with Juneywhank Falls and Indian Creek Falls

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FAQ

Which Swain County waterfall has the shortest, flattest walk?

Tom Branch Falls is reached by walking about 1,000 feet on a wide, relatively flat section of Deep Creek Trail.

Can I see multiple waterfalls near Deep Creek?

Yes. Juney Whank Falls is part of Deep Creek's trio with Tom Branch Falls and Indian Creek Falls, allowing visitors to walk to three waterfalls.

Is Tom Branch Falls a powerful plunge waterfall?

No. It is described as a wispy, gentle waterfall that splashes into Deep Creek, so it may not suit visitors seeking a forceful plunge.

Is there a place to sit while viewing Tom Branch Falls?

A creekside bench provides a viewing spot near Tom Branch Falls.