2023 HIGHLANDS NC EXPERIENCE GUIDE
Bridal Veil Falls This small, picturesque fall – one of three main waterfalls in the Cullasaja Gorge – is one of the most unusual and popular in the South. Its 120-foot cascade is seen from U.S. 64 West, and visitors may walk behind its gentle “veil.” According to Cherokee lore, a woman who walks behind the falls in the spring will be married by the first snow. Look for its rainbow in the afternoon sun. To get there: From downtown Highlands, travel less than three miles on U.S. 64 and look for it on the right. Bust Your Butt Falls A series of stair-step falls on the Cullasaja River, this is a highly popular spot. Park, stretch your legs, soak in the view and dangle your toes in the water. (But be aware of swift currents and slippery or hidden rocks!) To get there: From downtown Highlands, drive about six miles on U.S. 64 West and pull over on the right or left. Cullasaja Falls This is a powerful series of rushing waterfalls along the Cullasaja River – 250 feet high and framed with a dramatic cliff face. While the gorge is breathtaking in the spring and fall, winter is when its rock formations can be seen. The falls are easily viewed from the road; it is not safe to try and hike down to the base. To get there: From Highlands, drive less than nine miles on U.S. 64 West and notice the pull over on the left side of the road. Drive further, turn around at a safe place and retrace your route to park in the pullover. Be sure to park your vehicle completely off the road, as passing trucks need two lanes to navigate the curve. Stay safe! Dry Falls Thundering over a cliff, this 75-foot fall allows visitors to walk underneath while staying relatively dry. From the parking area, a pleasant walk down stone steps leads to a path that goes behind the waterfall fed by the Cullasaja River. To get there: From Highlands, drive just more than three miles on US 64 West to the parking area on the left. A nominal parking fee is required.
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