Dry Falls

This falls is so named because you can (presumably) walk behind them and stay dry. The Cullasaja River is fairly large and impressive as it rushes overhead. The free-fall culminates in a narrow chute into a water-filled chasm. Visit after a heavy rain for an especially neat view.

Directions

Driving

Note: the parking area may still currently be closed due to construction. From downtown Highlands, NC, travel about 3 miles West on US Hwy. 64 into the Cullasaja River Gorge (a little less than a mile past Bridal Veil Falls). The parking area is signed.

Trail

Follow the only path down a set of steps and onto the paved path that leads to the falls.

More Information About This Waterfall

Statistics

  • Height: 80 ft
  • Elevation: 3320 ft
  • Stream: Cullasaja River
  • Landowner: Nantahala National Forest
  • GPS: 35.068729, -83.23896

Map

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