North Carolina

Waterfalls

We have lumped waterfalls into one category primarily because of Waterfall Road, but we have included pictures from other falls as well.

There is one thing that both of us look forward to every year it is getting to see all of the beautiful waterfalls. Some of the falls we know the names of the others are just little falls on the side of the road that we like.

Bridal Veil Falls; is a tall water fall that has very little flow to it. The road has a turn off that allows you to actually drive behind the waterfall. We stopped there and walked across the highway to get this picture. To get to bridal veil falls, leave Highlands, NC and travel north on US64 towards Franklin. Some people call this road, Waterfall Road. Be forewarned this is a STEEP and WINDING mountain road. Not for the faint of heart or bad drivers.

Dry Falls; is the next waterfall that you come to when traveling from Highlands to Franklin. There is a rest area on the left as you are traveling north. Turn in and park then you will have to walk about 1/4 mile down to the falls. Dry Falls is a very deceptive name for this fall because as you walk behind the waterfall you do not really stay all that dry. There is a $2.00 parking fee to go down but believe me it is completely worth it

Cullasaja Falls; is a little bit further down the road on the left. To get the best view wear tennis shoes and walk down the path and around the corner just a bit. You can see the same view from the road but it just isn't the same as stopping and hiking down to see it up close.

Mingo Falls (not on waterfall road); is on the Cherokee Indian Reservation about 9 miles down Big Cove Road. There is a bridge that allows you to get across the river then you have to hike about1/4 mile up some stairs. Chimaera and Gambler both like to climb this waterfall.