Jumping Creek is a long 1st order tributary to the Trent River in Jones County, North Carolina.
Jumping Creek rises about 5 miles northeast of Trenton, North Carolina and then flows south to join the Trent River about 2.5 miles north of Olivers Crossroads.
Jumping Creek drains of area, receives about 54.8 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 587.25, and is about 24% forested.